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Parents cannot use their child’s refusal as an excuse for non-contact

The President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, has reminded parents that they have an obligation to encourage contact between their children and the children’s parents, even if the…

Social media: causing problems for couples

New research, commissioned by firm Slater and Gordon, has shown that social media is causing rifts between couples, and is often cited as a reason in divorce cases. Andrew Newbury,…

A new study has shown that how parents raise their kids has no effect on intelligence

In the past it was believed that the way parents raised their kids had an effect on how intelligent those children would grow up to be. However, a surprising new…

Something else for parents to worry about: will our children ever own their own home?

A survey by housing charity Shelter has found that 49% of British parents think that their children will never be able to afford to buy their own home, at least…

The Law Commission reviews law of marriage

The Law Commission has started work on a review of the current law of marriage, following a request from the government. The scoping phase of the review is currently under…

Elections pledges relating to looked after children: the BAAF respond

This week, Chief executive of the British Association for Adoption and Fostering, Caroline Selkirk, responded to the general elections pledges set out by the major parties with regards looked after…

Children’s Commissioner sets out her priorities

On 2 March, Anne Longfield OBE started as the new Children’s Commissioner of England. Her role involves promoting and protectiong the rights of children, especially those who are in care,…

Vince v Wyatt: The Supreme Court’s controversial decision

Last month, the Supreme Court held that an ex-wife was entitled to pursue her claim for financial support from her ex-husband, despite the divorce having been finalised more than two…

Theresa May: We need to review Shari’a law

The Home Secretary, Theresa May, has announced an independent investigation into the application of Shari’a law in England and Wales. During a speech on Islamic extremism, Ms May stated that…

Local authorities turn away 80% of homeless 16 and 17 year-olds

A new report Getting the House in Order published by The Children’s Society has revealed shocking statistics about England’s young homeless. Each year 12,000 homeless 16 and 17 year-olds ask…

Supreme Court: benefits cap breaches children’s rights, but will not be overturned

In 2013 the Government introduced a benefits cap which limits the amount an out-of-work family can receive to £500 per week. This is a blanket policy and does not take…

Simon Hughes discusses the promotion of mediation in family law cases

Secretary of State for Justice, Simon Hughes, answered a written question this week, discussing the promotion of mediation in family law cases. Mr Hughes was asked “what steps he is…

Committee calls for UK to ratify Convention, as promised

In June 2012 the UK signed the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention which aims to protect women from violence. The government undertook to ratify the Convention as soon as forced…

Court of appeal tells ex-wife to “get a job”

A recent case in the Court of Appeal varying spousal maintenance some years after the original divorce settlement in 2008 appears to have set a precedent for lower family courts.…

Couple challenge ban on heterosexual civil partnerships

A couple have been granted permission by the High Court to pursue an application for judicial review of the ban on heterosexual couples forming a civil partnership. The couple, Rebecca…

Parents cannot use their child’s refusal as an excuse for non-contact

Social media: causing problems for couples

A new study has shown that how parents raise their kids has no effect on intelligence

Something else for parents to worry about: will our children ever own their own home?

The Law Commission reviews law of marriage

Elections pledges relating to looked after children: the BAAF respond

Children’s Commissioner sets out her priorities

Vince v Wyatt: The Supreme Court’s controversial decision

Theresa May: We need to review Shari’a law

Local authorities turn away 80% of homeless 16 and 17 year-olds

Supreme Court: benefits cap breaches children’s rights, but will not be overturned

Simon Hughes discusses the promotion of mediation in family law cases

Committee calls for UK to ratify Convention, as promised

Court of appeal tells ex-wife to “get a job”

Couple challenge ban on heterosexual civil partnerships

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