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WEBSep 12, 2024 · What next for hair strand testing in the family justice system: Re D (Children Interim Care Order Hair Strand Testing) Sarah Branson, Barrister, Coram ChambersPaul Hunter, Technical Director, Forensic Testing Service LtdIn this article published in Family Law August 2024, the authors expand on their June 2023 article,... Article 15 SEP 2024.
The procedure for England's new divorce law - Family Law
WEBThe new divorce law. The Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduces no-fault divorce available from 6 April 2022. It covers marriage civil partnership and nullity. It provides a 26 week time period between commencement of divorce proceedings and the final divorce order being made although in reality most divorces will take longer ...
News And Comment - Family Law
WEBNews And Comment. Home / News & Comment. Our articles are written by experts in their field and include barristers, solicitors, judges, mediators, academics and professionals from a range of related disciplines. Family Law provides a platform for debate for all the important topics, from divorce and care proceedings to transparency and access ...
The New ‘House Rules’ and Standard Family Orders
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Lucy Sowden, Barrister, Parklane Plowden Chambers. In this article family law barristers Katherine Goss, Julia Nelson and Lucy Sowden from Park Lane Plowden chambers set out the key features of the New House Rules and the notable changes to Standard Family Orders in both public and private children cases and in …
Some practical pitfalls with England's new divorce law - Family Law
WEBIt is the most significant divorce law change since 1969. It introduces an entirely new basis of obtaining a divorce and a new timetable. It will have different consequences for the applicant and the respondent. It allows joint petitions and joint applications for the final divorce. Service will be invariably by email as default service method.
The first year of ‘no-fault’ divorce – what is the practical impact of ...
WEBFamily Lawyers in England and Wales celebrated the coming into the force of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 6 April 2022. Following a lengthy campaign, the reform to divorce law in England and Wales was finally introduced (after being delayed on several occasions) meaning that those in England and Wales would be able to apply for a divorce on a ‘no fault’ basis.
Parental alienation: where are we now? - Family Law
WEBThe legislation empowered English Courts to provide financial relief... Article 12 SEP 2024. View all articles. This article focuses on the evolution of approach by the family courts and practitioners working with children and families, to cases where parental alienation and false allegations are present.
The Children and Families Act 2014 – essential update - Family …
WEBApr 16, 2014 · The volume of material for family law professionals to read and digest is huge and the Children and Families Act 2014 is a biggie at 241 pages long. This is the fourth article in our series of essential updates, designed to give family law professionals a neat summary of the need-to-know points for 22 April 2014.
Family Justice Reformed: A Guide to the Family Court since the Children ...
WEBOct 12, 2017 · In 2014, the family justice system in England and Wales underwent seismic change. The previous three-tier court system of family proceedings courts, county courts and High Court was replaced by the single Family Court through the provisions of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, and for the first time statutory time limits were introduced for public law care proceedings through the Children and ...
Parental responsibility for married and unmarried fathers: should …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Chloe looked at ss 2 3 and 4 of the Children Act 1989 including how parents can acquire or lose parental responsibility depending on whether they are mother or are married or unmarried fathers. Chloe also considers the 2022 census data on families and family types within the UK from the Office for National Statistic. Chloe concludes by ...