On the 30 January 2023, a new pilot scheme began in England and Wales in Leeds, Cardiff & Carlisle. The scheme which currently only applies to public law proceedings will allow for journalists to report on what is happening in the Family Courts. The scheme is subject to strict reporting restrictions to protect the anonymity of families involved and those journalists that are allowed to attend are covered by the Transparency Order which specifically sets out what can and cannot be … [Read more...]
Tips on choosing a family law solicitor
Being involved in a family dispute, whether that be in relation to divorce or child arrangements, can be a very stressful and emotionally sensitive time for all involved. Therefore, it is essential that you have the most effective support system surrounding you including people that you can trust and rely on. Further to this, having the correct solicitor in such situations can help to alleviate added pressures from the process and help to support and guide you throughout. What is a family law … [Read more...]
Family Court backlogs increased to 110,000
According to the Law Society Gazette, family court cases are continuing to grow. The government have been urged to respond to this by ensuring that there is sufficient judicial capacity to deal with the family court backlogs, which has now reached 110,000 according to the latest HM Court & Tribunal Service figures. This increase is reflected in both private law cases and public law cases. The result of the increase in cases coupled with the court backlogs means that it can take much … [Read more...]
Has Christmas put a strain on your relationship that was already having difficulties?
January is a time when many people are determined to make life changes and set resolutions, including, it appears, getting divorced. Family lawyers tend to have a spike in divorce enquiries following the stresses of Christmas. “Christmas may be a happy period for some but for others it can be a minefield of expectations, stress and dispute and this can all erupt over the Christmas period and put a strain on relationships who are already having difficulties. Thankfully, with the … [Read more...]
How is the cost of living crisis going to affect my financial remedy proceedings?
In the most recent survey carried out by The Office for National Statistics in March 2022, 87% of adults reported that there had been an increase in their cost of living. This is being exacerbated by the current rate of inflation, now over 10%, which is the highest it has been in over 40 years. As a result of this, many middle to low-income families are going to struggle to meet their everyday expenses, such as rent, utilities, food and clothing. Going through a separation and financial … [Read more...]
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