Archive of: July, 2021
Staying cybersecure when using family law firms
Many scam messages can be very hard to spot. They are designed to get you to react without thinking and may target the enhanced fear and worry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Family Lawyers unite to back children's right to maintenance across Europe
Family lawyers across Europe have backed the UK’s accession to the Lugano Convention.
Family courts to retain current practice with no major changes from July
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the president of the family division of the courts spoke about the impact of ‘Freedom Day’ when Covid restrictions were lifted.
Digital divorce from September
Our firm already uses the My HMCTS digital divorce service, but soon this will be the only route to apply for divorce in England and Wales.
Government plans to extend bereavement support to cohabiting couples with children
The Department for Work and Pensions has set out plans to allow cohabiting couples to access bereavement benefits.
Debate as Government set to increase probate fees
The Law Gazette has reported that probate fees are set to rise as the government ‘seeks extra £25 million a year’.
Family law and domestic violence resources
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021 but is not yet fully in force. It aims to “underpin a lasting culture change” leading to “improved support for all victims of domestic abuse and the children who are affected by it”.