Archive of: 2021
Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales given second reading
In England and Wales, the minimum age for marriage or civil partnership without parental or other third-party consent or judicial consent, is currently 18.
President of the Family Division highlights changes required when drafting children and financial orders
The President of the Family division in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, criticised how drafting orders had become a ‘highly adversarial and confrontational process.’
Family hubs transformation fund
Local authorities can apply for funding to help them open family hubs in their area by March 2024, according to GOV.UK website.
Recent case update - family law financial remedy litigation case deemed 'nihilistic' by Judge
A recent family law case looking at financial litigation has run to 34 court hearings, with total costs at about £2.3 million and a 6000 page court bundle.
More support needed for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse.
Galop is the national LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year
Training event - dispute resolution skills in practice
Nigel Clarke also acts as a trainer for Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.
Transparency in the Family Courts
The report reviewing transparency in the family court system has been published, examining whether there should be enhanced openness in the conduct of Family proceedings.