Latest Family Law News

Woe betide the spouse who defends a divorce petition just for the sake of it

A family judge has criticised a man who cheated on his wife for contesting a divorce in an ‘awful case’, in which his cross-examination of the couple’s daughter was described…

Good Divorce Week – awareness campaign by Resolution

This year’s annual awareness raising campaign by Resolution – “Good Divorce Week” – runs from 26 to 30 November and focuses on how separating or divorcing parents can limit the…

Happy Halloween

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Your donation makes memories they’ll cherish forever!

Once again Brighton & Hove Law is delighted to have provided the possibility for eight children to attend this Circus Starr 2018 event. Our donation helps to create a memory…

A survival guide to child protection for Roma parents

If you have been contacted by Children’s Services you may feel confused or scared about child protection. You may be worried about what could happen to your children. AdviceNow has…

Baroness Butler-Sloss has launched a Private Member’s Bill to review the current divorce law

Baroness Butler-Sloss has launched a Private Member’s Bill committing the government to review the current divorce law. The Bill requires the Government to review existing law on divorce and civil…

The Supreme Court announced this morning that Owens v Owens case has been dismissed

The Supreme Court has announced this morning that in the case of Owens v Owens heard 17 May 2018 the appeal has been dismissed. This case highlights the need for…

Couples face up to year-long wait for ‘streamlined’ divorces

Brighton & Hove Law have found that the delays in Bury are extremely prejudicial to clients and asked Bury for details on how complaints can be lodged. A solicitor at…

Family Court: Attending a full hearing

Video from YouTube on HM Courts and Tribunals Service channel. Family Court, how to attend a full hearing, step by step instructions.

FDAC unit closure threatens future of problem-solving court

Days after it emerged that a national board set up to improve the performance of the family justice system and chaired by government ministers had not met for 17 months, a…

Lawyers and Judges walk together today for justice

Over 12,000 people, most of them lawyers, are expected to turn out on Monday to raise funds for free legal advice services in London and the south east. This year’s…

Supreme Court live video ruling

To watch live the ruling please visit the Supreme Court website.

Loveless marriage not enough to warrant a divorce

Woman ‘trapped in loveless marriage’ after judges refuse divorce, unusual ruling by court of appeal in case of 40-year marriage prompts call for parliament to introduce ‘no fault’ divorce. A…

What do divorce firms in London do all day – The Split

What do divorce firms in London do all day. The BBC drama the Split will show us! The Split. New six part drama written by Abi Morgan. Starring: Nicola Walker,…

Munby takes action on ‘defective’ divorces

The impact of not actually being divorced when you think you are is huge and means that any subsequent marriage entered into by either party is invalid and effectively bigamous.…

Woe betide the spouse who defends a divorce petition just for the sake of it

Good Divorce Week – awareness campaign by Resolution

Happy Halloween

Your donation makes memories they’ll cherish forever!

A survival guide to child protection for Roma parents

Baroness Butler-Sloss has launched a Private Member’s Bill to review the current divorce law

The Supreme Court announced this morning that Owens v Owens case has been dismissed

Couples face up to year-long wait for ‘streamlined’ divorces

Family Court: Attending a full hearing

FDAC unit closure threatens future of problem-solving court

Lawyers and Judges walk together today for justice

Supreme Court live video ruling

Loveless marriage not enough to warrant a divorce

What do divorce firms in London do all day – The Split

Munby takes action on ‘defective’ divorces

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