Practice Notes: Family
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
Balancing health needs with a just outcome
Karen Wilsher and Claire Devine review a divorce case which highlights the sensitivities and the special considerations when one party has significant heal
Virtual Family Courts: the effect on participants
Matthew Brunsdon Tully highlights the pressing concerns surrounding the continued use of virtual family court hearings
Former England footballer transfers to firm's board
Mark Wright has joined divorce specialists Fair Result
Plans to extend bereavement benefit to cohabiting parents
If approved, the changes will apply retrospectively and backdated lump sum payments
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
Finally, an end to the divorce blame game
Amanda Phillips-Wlyds considers how the upcoming changes to divorce law will revolutionise the current regime
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