The Family Law newsletter provides you with all the latest news, judgments, articles and guidance to ensure you are up to date with the latest developments and their impact on practice.
News
Average time for disposal of care or supervision applications made in last quarter01 July 2016
The Ministry of Justice has published court statistics showing the average time for the disposal of a care or supervision application made in January to March 2016 was 28 weeks.
Divorce centres: Further progress report on Bury St Edmunds Divorce Centre – Law Society Family Section Seminar01 July 2016
We have now reached first anniversary of the Bury St Edmunds Divorce Centre (BSE). In the wake of that, Resolution has stated that divorce centres are, in the words of its chair, Nigel Shepherd, 'under significant strain', suggesting that the number of divorce petitions has far exceeded the levels that were anticipated or planned for.
Family Justice Council publishes Guidance on 'Financial Needs' on Divorce01 July 2016
The Family Justice Council has today (01 July 2016) released its long-awaited
Guidance on 'Financial Needs' on Divorce.United Nations echoes Law Society criticism of access to justice limits01 July 2016
A report by a key United Nations committee has criticised government moves to restrict access to justice in England and Wales, echoing the case made by the Law Society of England and Wales.
Court of Appeal grants appeal in posthumous conception case
01 July 2016
The Court of Appeal has granted the appeal in
R (On the application of Mr and Mrs M) v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority [2016] EWCA Civ 611, ruling that the late daughter gave consent to her mother conceiving after her death.
MIAMs down 14% compared to same period in 201530 June 2016
The latest legal aid statistics published today (30 June 2016) show that the number of mediation assessments are down 14% compared to the same period in 2015.
Courts 'costs rule' sets precedent for family disputes over wills27 June 2016
The High Court has handed a costs judgment for in excess of £65,000 in the case of
Elliot v Simmonds [2016] EWHC 962 (Ch), setting a precedent that the courts will make costs orders against claimants who pursue weak will challenges, act obstructively, cause delay and increase costs without incurring costs themselves.
Articles
PSL Essential Update - June 2016Amy Royce-Greensill -
@AmyRoyceG01 July 2016
In the month that Britain (or 52% of Britain) made the historic (and controversial) decision to leave the EU, what has happened in family law?
A Day in the Life of ... DDJ Jonathan JamesDDJ Jonathan James -
@nfasltd28 June 2016
I am variously a Deputy District Judge with a s 8 children ticket, a law trainer and now family law arbitrator. When not sitting in the North West, I train lawyers and GPs and have just set up a family law arbitration service.
Brexit and national family lawDavid Hodson OBE -
@DMHodson28 June 2016
David Hodson OBE sets out some preliminary reflections on the impact on domestic, national family law of the UK voting to leave the EU.
