Family

Articles

11 Oct 2016

Civil justice system 'closed to the poorest'

Amnesty calls for an immediate review of LASPO as legislation 'decimates' access to justice

7 Oct 2016

Mucky, traumatic and deeply, deeply sad; the world of family law

Radicalisation, Kindoki, and 'miracle baby' cases are just some of the unexpected challenges family courts are facing – and they must deal with them against a backdrop of unprecedented cuts. Julia Thackray reports Jo Delahunty QC's Gresham College lecture

5 Oct 2016

Advocate told off for late service on litigant in person

Late service of documents further weakens the position of LiPs, says Jackson J

5 Oct 2016

Irreconcilably different?

A legal system that embraced both English and Californian law would benefit separating couples and their families, suggests Pippa Allsop

30 Sept 2016

Failing light

The seasons may change, but statistics showing a decline in legal aid claims, the failure of mediation assessments, and rising numbers of unrepresented litigants tell the same sad story, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

29 Sept 2016

Kent and Sussex universities show pro bono commitment with new law clinics

Education of practical skills will help the next generation lawyers in a 'highly competitive market'

23 Sept 2016

Jolie v Pitt: Lawyers to win big in latest Hollywood divorce

Seasoned divorce attorney with $25,000 retainer to represent Angelina Jolie

21 Sept 2016

Pillow talk

In light of Suski and Bala, is it time for parliament to divorce the spousal exemption from the law of conspiracy, asks Richard Easton