Archive of: January, 2022
Separating or divorcing: what you need to do
The GOV.UK website has some clear pages on what you are required to do if you want to separate or divorce.
Latest guidance on attending family courts during the pandemic
You can find out the latest information on attending family court during the pandemic via the HM Courts and Tribunals Judiciary website.
Family mediation statistics released
In the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid agency, from July to September 2021 legal aid for family matters rose 5 per cent to £149.7 million.
Thoughtful article on the pros and cons of video hearings and the family court
This thought-provoking article examining the benefits and concerns around having family court hearings online or by telephone, rather than in-person.
Record £554m divorce settlement
The largest divorce settlement ever granted in the UK was issued last December in a private hearing before Mr. Justice Moor, as reported in the Law Gazette.
Separation and Divorce... but what about the children?
It is a sad fact of modern day living that separation and divorce represents a very difficult and stressful time for everyone concerned but can be especially difficult for children.