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The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) has recently published a rapid consultation on the use of remote hearings in family law cases during the Covid 19 pandemic.The NFJO was asked by the...
Further funding has been announced to support local authorities in caring for vulnerable children by the Minister for Immigration Compliance, Chris Philp.For the third time in 4 years, the Home Office...
Anne Longfield, the Children's Commissioner has called for summer scheme support for children. She is concerned that the wider impact on children of school closures is not being given enough...
Over 100 successful charity bids across England will receive a share of £8.1 million government funding to continue to provide life-saving services during the current crisis, Homelessness Minister...
Coming out of lockdown for those who are lonely in their relationshipsAs the lockdown measures gradually ease, we all are transitioning into a new ‘normal’ way of life. During the past 2 months...
There was a significant moment for all family law practitioners earlier this month, with the publication of a road map for the operation of family courts over many months to come.In 'The Road Ahead,'...
What is a Trust and how and when is one created?A Trust is created when assets are transferred from one person (the settlor) to another person, people or company (the trustees) to hold for the benefit...
We find ourselves in unprecedented times, and whilst there are many uncertainties, one question that has arisen for family lawyers across the country, is whether financial settlements that have been...
HM Courts and Tribunals Service has announced that it is continuing to provide the professional users’ access scheme at those courts which are currently open to the public and that are able to...
Stephanie Pywell, The Open UniversityKeywords: Celebrants - Ceremonies - Civil weddings - MarriageThe full version of this article will appear in Child and Family Law Quarterly, Vol 32, No...