Practice Notes: Family
New approaches to separation: Uncouple
While considering the difficulties of traditional divorce routes, Claire Blakemore proposes ‘Uncouple’ as a new alternative.
Childhood injuries, parental conduct, and the law
Jemma Barnard explores when a child can claim negligence against their parent.
Family matters are taxing
Doug Shanks, John Handley, and Jessica May discuss the tax implications of divorce
The need to tackle predatory marriages
Matthew Duncan, Helen Freely and James Flanagan assess the lack of legal protection for vulnerable individuals following a rise in predatory marriages.
Mediation voucher scheme: ‘thousands’ more families to benefit
The government has pledged a further £800,000 for the scheme
Virtual Family Courts: the effect on participants
Matthew Brunsdon Tully highlights the pressing concerns surrounding the continued use of virtual family court hearings
Family Court quarterly statistics: a call for alternatives to courts
Alice Scambler considers what options are open to those seeking an alternative to family courts under post-pandemic pressure
Court-led dispute resolution: an insider’s thoughts on a change of direction
Fiona Wilson explains the distinct advantages of judicial powers under part 3 of the Family Procedure Rules
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