Justice secretary Dominic Raab speaking to the House of Commons said he wants to do something ‘drastic’ to stop up to half of family law cases reaching court. He said cases involving safeguarding and domestic abuse, which make up between 50%- 60% of the total, should continue be heard by a judge. Dominic Raab believes that the rest should require an out-of-court remedy and revealed that talks with the senior judiciary have begun about offering greater incentives to couples to settle … [Read more...]
What is ADR and how does it differ to the court process?
Recent research carried out by a national law firm suggests that separated couples are not being offered alternative dispute resolution. In a recent survey with 1,000 divorcees, 39% of respondents were not aware of ADR at the time of their divorce and 35% were not offered it as an alternative. A quarter wished they had opted for mediation or arbitration. Former Supreme Court Justice Lord Wilson stated that despite the upfront cost, ADR can result in a much quicker financial outcome. So, … [Read more...]