News and Articles
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.
Family Court review on transparency and openness
Sir McFarlane, the President of the Family Division (head of family court service) discussed a move towards greater transparency in family courts.
Scam alerts on all legal services from the Solicitor's Regulation Authority
The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) produce an updated list of legal services known to be scams or fraudulent. In the UK, solicitors need to be regulated by the SRA. Their scam alerts warn you about people who call themselves solicitors, but are not.
Report on children used as 'bartering chips' between separating parents
The Times newspaper reports of a worrying trend whereby children are used as ‘bartering chips’ by separating parents, in the search for a favourable financial settlement.
President of Family Division speaks on the Financial Remedies Court
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, looked specifically at the topic of financial remedy courts in a recent address to the Family Law Bar Association.