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Increased case disposals in family courts signal positive shift

More families are reaching quicker resolutions, but challenges persist without substantial investment in the court system, writes Lauren Evans

Parental alienation and the need for reform

Rosanna Hounslow, a Partner at Stowe Family Law, shares her thoughts on parental alienation, the lack of a legal definition, its implications for the family members involved when allegations of parental alienation are made and asks whether reform is necessary

The evolving portrayal of domestic abuse in society: “I knew she was dangerous, but she flattered me and that was enough” – Donny Dunn in Baby Reindeer

Anita Mehta and Julia Townend, Barristers from 4PB, share their thoughts on the evolution of society’s understanding of domestic abuse, following the recent success of the TV series Baby Reindeer

Complex family law case shows the difficulties for litigants in person

Marilyn Bell, Head of the Family Law team at SA Law, explains how the High Court judgment in the case of AA and ZZ shows the difficulties in the family courts when litigants are unrepresented

The court’s approach to alcohol dependency in private family law cases

Antonia Williamson, a Senior Associate at Freeths, discusses the court process when concerns about suspected alcohol dependency are raised in the context of private family law disputes

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and what it might mean for care proceedings

Top-up fees for the ongoing cost of care

Lisa Morgan, a partner at Hugh James, assesses the increase and impact of top-up fees being imposed in relation to a relative’s care costs, and recent rulings by the ombudsman

The new family procedure rules and new pre-action protocols in both private children and financial remedies

Karen Barham from Moore Barlow takes a closer look at the new pre-action protocols and provides a recap on the Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules