Archive of: 2021
A third of people wish they had found another way to end their marriage
Irwin Mitchell’s have published a new report entitled: ‘Divorce – Let’s do it differently,’ which considers different ways for proceeding through a divorce or separation, rather than going through the family courts. This can be the correct and necessary option in some cases, but it can take the power away from divorcing couples to make their own agreements around children, finances and property. Is there another way?
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’.