Archive of: 2021
Help prevent cybercrime: Solicitor scam alerts
The SRA scam alerts can warn you about people who call themselves solicitors but are not.
How to find a trustworthy, accredited family law professional
If you are looking for support with an area of family law, Resolution provide a helpful directory of professionals who meet accreditation standards.
Guidance for remote hearings in the Family Court
Hearings in the Family Court are increasingly being held remotely by telephone or on video conferencing software.
Nightingale courts could close in June
It is still unclear whether social distancing measures will have to continue in courts after the end of restrictions in June.
Over half of separated families have a child maintenance arrangement
In the latest financial year ending 2020 it is estimated that there were 2.4 million separated families in Great Britain, including 3.6 million children in separated families.
Private family law cases received by Cafcass up by a third
Private law demand is generally used to refer to applications made following a divorce or separation about the arrangements for children.
Keeping justice accessible - remote hearings in the family court
Last month, a webinar was produced looking at effective safeguards recommended to ensure the use of remote hearings in family courts maintain access to justice.