News and Articles
Cafcass issues new advice to professionals on working with children during Covid-19
Cafcass, the children and family court advisory and support service, have issued detailed support to those working with direct contact with children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the news: Absent staff told to witness 33 wills in disciplinary tribunal
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has found that the director of a law firm acted dishonestly in presenting misleading documents. The concerns related to the witnessing and signing of wills.
SRA states law firms required to know "where clients' money comes from"
Lawyers in this country are seen as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering. Keeping family law (and the profession at large) free of money laundering is in all our interests.
Report examines the lack of consideration as to the needs of children affected by divorce
A report by the Family Solutions Group this November has recommended family lawyers be forced to follow good practice to protect children from “acrimonious legal representation. The major report also concluded that solicitors report any deviation from good practice to be reported to their regulator, in most cases the SRA.
Different ways to divorce? : One lawyer to oversee divorce process for both partners
Married partners who are selecting to divorce or separate are looking for new ways to save time and money.