Articles in ‘Family’ Category

Compulsory family mediation The big news is that the government is now consulting on whether family mediation should be made compulsory. Those seeking legal aid to fund a family law case (subject to some…

Who pays for family mediation? Family mediation is one of the few areas of family law where legal aid is still available. However, this is means tested and only a minority of couples qualify…

As of Monday 30 January 2023, a new pilot scheme allowing journalists to access and report on certain family law hearings has started in Cardiff, Carlisle and Leeds. Reporting in Family Court is something…

If you are considering or proceeding with a separation or divorce, and you have children with your partner, you may be wondering what legal options you have to protect their current living arrangements (or…

Our specialist Family solicitors have reviewed and answered some commonly asked questions relating to separation and divorce, to help you understand more about the process, financial issues, and property divisions that may arise over…

The Italian Supreme Court recently determined that children do not have to see their grandparents if they do not wish to do so. The decision came despite Italian law being clear that a child…

Family Mediation Week, hosted by the Family Mediation Council, will take place from 16th to 20th January this year. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of Family Mediation and the benefits…

About Emily Emily completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at Oxford Brookes in 2016. Prior to this, she studied English Language and Journalism. After graduation, Emily worked in Real Estate for a short period. Wanting a…

About Jon He is an accredited specialist with Resolution in matrimonial advocacy and pensions and a trained Collaborative lawyer. He has been independently recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK legal…