Despite the HMCTS modernisation programme, the standards of family courts are continuing to deteriorate according to a survey by Resolution. The survey, that took place in the first and final quarters of 2019 revealed that members Read More
The radical Domestic Abuse Bill received its first reading at the House of Commons this week. The Government re-introduced a newer enhanced version of the ground-breaking Domestic Abuse Bill to Parliament on 3rd March which Read More
Five committees within Resolution are looking for new members to join their teams and are welcoming applications from members of all backgrounds. Describing the work as demanding and complex, the roles also promise to be Read More
The Secretary of State has announced the appointment of Sally Cheshire CBE as the Interim Chair of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass). Following Edward Timpson’s resignation in December 2019, Sally, Read More
The Local Government Association has revealed an “unprecedented demand and funding shortages” are putting council children’s social care budgets under increasing pressure. The pressures from the increased demand and funding shortages meant councils have Read More
On the 17th February, Resolution, a community of family justice professionals, gave its response to a draft report from the President of the Family Division’s working group on experts in family law. The response Read More
Gaining a foothold on the property ladder has been no mean feat throughout the past decade. Eligibility regulations and lending criteria tightened considerably following the financial crisis in 2008, property prices increased by 40% whilst the average Read More
Once viewed as the assistant to a solicitor with a main aim of aiding them in the development of a case, the role of a paralegal is now unrecognisable. Gone are the days when a Read More
A housing crisis is causing major stress and disruption in family life, according to an Affordable Housing Commission survey. The commission’s findings reveal that housing stress, due to a shortage of homes, is potentially Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, is appealing against a decision made by the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, to publish two judgements relating to proceedings between himself Read More
With the online divorce system now open to all legal professionals, some Resolution members have been experiencing “unacceptable problems” with the service. Juliet Harvey, vice Chair and incoming Chair for Resolution, has been in regular Read More
Following recommendations made by the Children In Need review, the Department for Education (DoE) and MP Vicky Ford, have published new plans which is set to see every school across the country benefit from a Read More
- Family law update – changes to Family Procedure Rules strengthening non-court dispute resolution
- The importance of performance management over appraisals
- Factors influencing organisations’ decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts
- High profile firm support lawyer after online divorce mistake
- Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights after mother spent £30K to protect young daughter
- The ‘Pathfinder’ Court for children – a hindrance or opportunity?
- Divorce in decline – marital bliss or a harsher reality?
- Coercive and Controlling Behaviour – Where Are We?
- Ofsted report of Court advisory ‘outstanding’
