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Solicitors and barristers across England and Wales will pause for a minute of unity at 9.59 am on June 4, to express their concern and alarm at the Government's plan to cut criminal legal...
According to the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV), an increasing number of men are suffering from domestic violence. Research has revealed that every third victim of domestic violence is...
Moore Blatch has appointed leading family lawyer Jan Galloway to its team as part of an expansion of the company. Managing Partner David Thompson says, ‘we are delighted to have attracted someone with...
The Ministry of Justice and the Family Justice Council have put forward new proposals for minimum standards for expert witnesses providing evidence in the family courts in proceedings relating to...
Family law solicitor Elizabeth Cassidy has become a Resolution Specialist, receiving national recognition for her skills and commitment to resolving disputes without court intervention. She is the...
The case SM and TM and JD and Others v SSHD [2013] EWCA 1144 (Admin) has found that the Home Office policy on discretionary leave to remain is unlawful. The case concerned foreign national children...
Kingsley Napley LLP has appointed Jane Keir as Senior Partner, making the firm the only top 100 UK law firm to have both a female Senior and Managing Partner. Alongside an Executive Management...
The Fostering Network has announced the launch of Foster Care Fortnight 2013. The event kicks off on Monday 13 May and runs until Sunday 26 May.
Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network's...
Challinors Solicitors has launched a new fixed-fee service called ‘Options Together’. Aimed at newly divorcing couples, the focus will be an initial meeting that provides detailed information...
Fathers’ Story Week is set to return for its third year, taking place on 10–16 June 2013. Run by The Fatherhood Institute, its aim is to encourage dads to get into the habit of reading with their...