Why is it Important to Keep Pushing For Transparency? Following a move in the family courts earlier this year that saw a push for transparency in the family court process,…
What is the cost of investing in legal aid, and how could it work towards actually creating savings for the Treasury? A new report by the Access to Justice Foundation…
As we come towards the end of August, we are suddenly aware that it feels as though the year has absolutely flown by! So here are some updates on what…
Cases involving non-accidental injuries are very difficult for both practitioners and judges. There are many factors that fall into such cases that create complications, such as the complexities of conflicting…
Though the publishing of the judgment on the high profile legal dispute between Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman may appear to act primarily as a piece of celebrity gossip, we…
Alternative dispute resolution is an increasingly valued technique used in family law (see our article on Lady Chief Justice Carr’s call for the establishment of a London dispute resolution committee)…
Transparency in the family court has become increasingly necessary in order to allow the public to understand how their private disputes will be dealt with, as it is vital that…
As we draw to the end of Pride month, it is important to reflect on the developments in the law that protect LGBTQ+ families and examine how the law must…
Lady Chief Justice Carr has called for the establishment of a London dispute resolution committee to encourage guidance and developments within the area of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We examine…
Following an assault on a judge in court, the president of the Family Division has told MPs there is concern about the security and safety of judges and legal professionals…
Work has finally begun on a review of the laws governing finances on divorce – but a consultation on proposed reforms does not appear likely to emerge until 2025 at…
Under the current tax rules, the transfer of assets between former spouses or civil partners is made on a ‘no gain or no loss’ basis but only if transfers of…
Brighton & Hove Law are pleased to support Resolution and the Family Mediation Council (FMC) in highlighting how mediation can help families sort out their issues constructively. Should you require…
A family solicitor is hoping to raise awareness of how women going through a divorce may be disadvantaged financially as a result of menopause. Farhana Shahzady, director of London and…
Here are some reasons why you may wish to consider using family mediation to work out your future arrangements: Family mediation is a way for families to manage changes that…
