Wed Jun 14 2017
Engendering confidence in the child maintenance system
The current ‘paper tiger' maintenance scheme has been criticised by Mr Justice Mostyn for failing to support vulnerable receiving parents, explains Philip HunterChildren
Engendering confidence in the child maintenance system
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Tue Apr 11 2017
Securing transparency and trust
The risk of jigsaw identification is but one aspect of the family court reporting puzzle, writes Jean-Yves Gilg
Tue Jan 10 2017
Religion and the welfare of the child
Hannah Greene discusses a series of judgments which show the delicate task of the secular courts in respecting parents' religious wishes for their childrenThu Dec 22 2016
Family law themes of the year
Sarah Hutchinson and Elizabeth Burch discuss key family cases, including developments in the law on nuptial agreements and the emphasis on the voice of the child in the courts Fri Dec 16 2016
Family lawyers hold key to driving change
A ‘dire' court system hampered by LiPs represents the biggest challenge for the future, writes Matthew RogersWed Dec 07 2016
Are settlement conferences appropriate?
Dominic Raeside reflects on the benefits – or otherwise – of settlement conferences in children cases and whether FDAC is a meaningful comparisonTue Dec 06 2016
Keep calm and stop recording
Is it ever wise to make audio recordings of children for the purposes of litigation in family cases, asks Mariko WilsonTue Dec 06 2016
The dangers of sending damages
Philippa Barton advises on what to be aware of when acting for vulnerable clients and those receiving benefits, and how to safeguard clients who may not be able to manage a damages award in their own best interests