Oct 31, 2024 Online system error causes dozens of divorces to be wrongly approved By Elizabeth Wyatt It has long been the case that to apply for a divorce, you need to have been married for more than one year plus one day. The plus one...
Jul 30, 2024 Government ends VAT relief on private school fees By Elizabeth Wyatt So, it's going to happen next year from 1 January and will catch any fees paid on account from yesterday. Inevitably, this will impact...
Jun 21, 2024 Investigation into chatbot - a 'warning shot for industry' By Emma Watt The ICO has concluded its investigation into Snap Inc.’s use of its 'My AI' chatbot feature on the Snapchat platform. The My AI chatbot...
Jun 12, 2024 Calling 'time' on Domestic Violence: World Cup linked to increase in domestic violence - How to help someone you think may be at risk By Kadie Bennett Whilst admittedly I am not a huge football fan, I can appreciate the passion, excitement and unity the World Cup brings every four years....
May 28, 2024 Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) ordered in one of the first reported cases - Welcome to the new normal By Kadie Bennett In one of the first reported cases, Financial Remedy proceedings have been stayed and Non-Court Dispute Resolution has been ordered...
Apr 25, 2024 Sharing information where there are safeguarding concerns By Emma Watt The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated guidance - Information sharing: advice for practitioners providing safeguarding...
Apr 05, 2024 How much? Court fees set to rise By Kadie Bennett Following a consultation period, 172 court fees are set to rise, with the change being effected by a statutory instrument in summer 2024....
Mar 27, 2024 Who keeps the engagement ring after separation? By Kadie Bennett There are different answers depending on when the separation occurred and whether there were any conditions placed upon the gift when...
Mar 14, 2024 Real stories of divorcing couples By Elizabeth Wyatt A revealing article by top researchers about the real stories of divorcing couples. The death of ‘meal ticket for life’ and the reality...
Mar 14, 2024 Family disputes to be resolved faster through extra £170 million investment into the justice system By Elizabeth Wyatt Well, some good news at last on a chilly March day. Let's hope it reaches the coal face and is applied to speed up the journey through...
Jan 31, 2024 Private investigators - do they have a role in family proceedings? By Kadie Bennett Using a private investigator should be an exception rather than the rule. This article I read gives food for thought about the...
Jan 22, 2024 Family Mediation Week 2024 By Kelly Brown Parents living in Birmingham who have decided to separate or divorce in 2024 are urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation...