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26 February 2009 / Stephen Gold
Issue: 7358 / Categories: Legal News , Divorce , Child law , Family
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Just the ticket

Family

The Family Proceedings (Allocation to Judiciary) Directions 2009 [2009] All ER (D) 98 (Feb) which catch non-family proceedings court cases started after 15 February 2009 (and also apply, so far as practicable, to previously started proceedings) limit the jurisdiction of district judges without a private family law ticket and deputy district judges. They cannot touch an application under the Children Act 1989 unless relief is sought without notice, no ticketed judge is available and the order is limited in time until hearing before a ticketed judge.

Issue: 7358 / Categories: Legal News , Divorce , Child law , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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