In their first ‘Family law brief’, a regular NLJ quarterly update on judgments in the Family Court, Ellie Hampson-Jones and Carla Ditz, both senior associates at Stewarts Law, take a look at recent caselaw in four key areas—jurisdiction; publicity/privacy; the importance of financial dispute resolution hearings; and the treatment of private equity interests
Circuit judges have been granted an extension to their powers in family proceedings, as reported by former district judge Stephen Gold in this week’s ‘Civil way’
It’s time to improve the Office of the Public Guardian register, Ann Stanyer, partner at Wedlake Bell, writes in this week’s NLJ
Understanding of neurodiversity has increased in recent years. In this week’s NLJ, Melissa Mitchell, solicitor, The Family Law Company, explores some of the conditions & challenges, as well as their impact on family proceedings
How should family lawyers work with clients who lose or lack capacity?
Cafcass has put in place a ‘Domestic abuse practice policy’ for its family court advisors (FCAs) and children’s guardians, to reverse the current ‘contact at all costs culture’
A claim for non-payment of fees by a family silk and junior counsel instructed under the public access scheme has been unanimously dismissed by the Court of Appeal
Family lawyers group Resolution has called for more support for victims of domestic abuse seeking to resolve their finances on divorce
Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice
London labour and employment team announces partner hire
Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion