Archive of: 2020

As family courts struggle to cope with backlogs caused by Lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic, separating or divorcing couples may be looking to methods of alternative dispute resolution, rather than the family court system. This can include seeking a route called family arbitration.

In line with mindful business practice, we try to respect rest periods and the need to ‘take a break’. If at your appointment online or in person, you need a break or to take some time, do let us know.

An interesting recent article in the Law Gazette focusses on a law firm who aim to cater to families in the modern world. They demonstrate how virtual, rather than traditional working, with flexible hours can help support families better and meets a gap in the market.

The Lord Chief Justice has asked the government to provide more funding for the court system. He noted the outstanding caseload was already unacceptable even before the pandemic and associated lockdowns.

Court is sometimes necessary to resolve a dispute fairly and lawfully, but is it essential for all? Are there alternative family dispute resolution methods, and do they work?

As the new NHS report on the Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2020 is published, the findings show household arguments can have an impact on children’s mental health.

Although every family is unique and will have their own personal way of working through divorce or separation, there are some helpful grounding ideas from Resolution, a network of family law professionals helping work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.