What will the new government mean for cohabiting couples?

As a family law news site recently noted, none of the three major political parties addressed the long-standing issue of cohabitation rights in their election…

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New rules mean more emphasis on family court mediation

Recently introduced regulations will mean an increased emphasis on mediation for family court litigants. The Family Procedure Rules define, as the name suggests, the procedures…

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Fundraising disco hailed by Hexham Courant

Our recent 80s disco night raised no less than £6,000 for charity. The Hexham Courant reports on the successful event here.

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Major Family Law raises £6,000 for charity

Major Family Law raised an impressive £6,000 for three charities at a recent 1980s themed disco. The ticketed event was hosted by rugby union team…

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Cafcass ‘outstanding’ declares Ofsted

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Service is more commonly known as Cafcass. In a…

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Senior judge considers the role of AI in law courts

The second most senior judge in England and Wales pondered the potential and pitfalls of AI in a recent speech at the Manchester Law Society.…

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Many children not asked how they feel in family disputes

Close to half of children involved in family disputes are never asked how they feel about the situation, or what their wishes might be, according…

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Women’s income falls more than men’s after divorce

Wives are, on average, significantly worse off than men following divorce, according to recent findings. London-based Opinium Research polled a representative sample of 2,750 divorced…

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Transparency project extended to 16 new courts

A pilot scheme which enables direct reporting on family cases has been extended to 16 more courts. The Transparency Implementation Group Reporting Pilot or TIG…

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I am in a new relationship: do I have to reveal details of our financial circumstances

You might do, if your financial needs have significantly changed as a result of your new relationship. Setting up home with a new partner can…

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Costs order made after failed attempt to delay payment

A divorced husband has been ordered to pay his ex-wife’s legal costs. He had failed to persuade a family court to let him extend the…

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Hexham paper reports on Major Family Law promotions

Leading Northumberland newspaper The Hexham Courant has covered the recent round of promotions at Major Family Law. Click here to read their report.

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