7 Jul 2021Finally, an end to the divorce blame gameAmanda Phillips-Wlyds considers how the upcoming changes to divorce law will revolutionise the current regime
27 Jun 2021Family values: parental alienationEmma Nash explores how the courts deal with the complex topic of parental alienation
21 Jun 2021Outdoor civil weddings and partnerships allowed from 1 JulyApproved premises will be permitted to hold weddings outside subject to certain conditions
8 Jun 2021No fault divorce faces 'unfortunate' delayThe Act will be delayed by six months due to technical issues
25 May 2021Mediation: a constructive solution Sarah Hutchinson considers how a financial incentive scheme may help ease the burden on the courts
12 May 2021Adopting in a pandemicStepparent applications can be particularly challenging in a pandemic, particularly if some parties are abroad, as Shanika Haynes found
5 May 2021Private FDRs: a progressive moveOrla O’Hagan’s explains how her time in the family judiciary was impacted by covid-19 and why private FDRs are the way to go
30 Apr 2021Domestic Abuse Bill: a missed opportunity to help victims access legal aidInstances of domestic abuse have increased exponentially during lockdown