Collaborative family law is an exciting new idea in the UK.  It is growing rapidly and looks set to revolutionise for many people the way in which family issues are resolved. So, what exactly is collaborative law?  Traditionally, the options available to separating couples have either... read more

It is high time the consequences of the legal aid cuts are brought to light. The government aims to save money, saying £2 billion a year is an expensive legal aid system, but that presumably also includes the criminal legal aid budget.  The proposed cuts will directly impact upon... read more

I think it will have come as a surprise (and also a disappointment) to Family Law Practitioners, that the Government has decided not to bring in legislation which would have rationalised and simplified the present legal position with regard to cohabiting couples. At present this is a... read more

I attended the Women's Aid event on Tuesday 8 March to help launch their new "one-stop shop", the idea being to develop a network of services (outreach, housing assistance, debt advice, legal advice, police support) etc in one place for women experiencing domestic abuse, rather than the women... read more

Today’s news highlights that the Government is to introduce a system whereby all couples who intend to divorce or separate must attend a preliminary mediation intake meeting so that an assessment can be made as to whether their case is suitable for mediation. Mediation is a way of resolving... read more