Archive of: February, 2021
Landmark hearing continues to examine how domestic abuse cases are handled by family courts
The landmark hearing in the court of appeal continues to examine how cases of domestic abuse are handled by judges in the family courts in England and Wales.
Nuffield Family Justice report highlights the North-South divide in family law practice
A recently published investigation into family law practice across England have discovered separated parents are more likely to use family courts when they live in deprived areas.
AdviceNow issues helpful guide on how to get the best out of family mediation
When looking how to decide the terms of a split or divorce emotions can run high, at an already stressful time. Mediation offers the option to meet together with your previous partner and a family mediator, to help get important issues sorted.
A family mediator has been trained to help you put your feelings aside and focus on the practical issues that need to be sorted out.
AdviceNow issues help for divorcing couples struggling to navigate pension sharing
AdviceNow have issued a handy ‘survival guide to pensions on divorce.’ The aim is to help couples who are divorcing of separating consider their pensions when agreeing how to part ways.
Family mediation week - article examines how mediation can help resolve family disputes
Family Mediation week aims to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families manage their issues collaboratively. It promotes resolution and re-escalates conflict, as well as putting clients in control.
Hearing the voice of the child in family mediation
Separation and divorce are not easy processes. Help is on hand to support separating couples get the help they need to move to a better future. This involves supporting any children involved.
Covid testing to be introduced as part of court safety measures
Lateral flow testing will begin at Manchester Civil Justice Centre in the latest government drive to keep courts safe. It is to be hoped that further protective measures will be introduced through face-to-face court sittings.