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Needs and how to address them
The Family Justice Council is an advisory body that monitors the family justice system and promotes an inter-disciplinary approach. It has released an interesting report that aims to give guidance to courts and legal advisers about how to approach the issue of ‘financial needs’ in family law proceedings – basically, how peoples’ needs are met after divorce, and when and... more >
Mr vs Mrs: Call the Mediator – Review
We never really expected to do a TV review blog, but last week saw the start of a new three-part BBC fly-on-the-wall documentary series called “Mr vs Mrs: Call The Mediator” on BBC2. The series promises an intimate look at the lives of those separating, divorcing or working out co-parenting. Since it first aired last week, we’ve been questioned repeatedly... more >
Divorce fee “unjustified”
While the country and the people who govern us are in the grip of an almighty row about whether or not we should remain in the European Union, the normal parliamentary process as carried out by the various government committees goes on. The Justice Committee has recently been turning its mind to the significant increases in court fees imposed by... more >
Brexit or Bremain? Impact on family law
It is unlikely to have escaped your attention that the UK has a huge decision to make on 23 June. Should we remain part of the European Union, or should we leave it? The question is arousing intense feeling on both sides of the debate, and polls are suggesting that the nation really is divided. We thought we’d take a... more >
Stop Bugging Me
It’s unusual for a judge in a children law case to commence a judgment with an important statement of principle. This is a particularly good one that bears repeating and sets the scene perfectly for our blog this week: “It is almost always likely to be wrong for a recording device to be placed on a child for the purpose... more >
Mediation myth-busting
We’ve blogged before about the different options available to those going through the process of working out disagreements over future arrangements after divorce or separation. In brief, you can negotiate, either directly between yourselves or by using your solicitors to present arguments in writing or at meetings; you can use collaborative law, where solicitors and clients agree not to take... more >