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The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has welcomed research published by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) in the effectiveness of remote hearings used in...

A dedicated hub collating all articles and news stories on COVID-19 has been created on this website, bringing all relevant content together to make it easy for readers to find what they need and stay...

The Solicitors’ Charity (SBA) has today announced that it has started processing applications to its newly opened £1,000,000 Personal Hardship Fund. The fund is designed to support...

This article considers the reported decision by the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, on the suitability and appropriateness of remote contested final hearings during the current...

The Court Service, like many other sectors, has moved rapidly to deal with the effects of Covid-19. Broadly, only 45% of courts remain open to the public for ‘essential’ face-to-face...

Use of remote hearings by audio and video link must continue in UK courts after the coronavirus outbreak ends in order to clear up the troubling backlog that has plagued the UK family courts over the...

Many court hearings are currently being conducted by telephone or video link. This guide provides useful tips and advice on preparing for and attending a video hearing. What information will the Court...

Many court hearings are currently being conducted by telephone or video link. This guide provides useful tips and advice on preparing for and attending a telephone hearing. What information will the...

That is to be the position in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on 18 April 2020 that he had signed an Executive Order allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licences remotely and...

On 24 March 2020, the UK’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jenny Harries, announced that couples who are currently living in separate households ‘should test the strength of their...

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