The Coronavirus pandemic will likely effect real change in what we do and how we do it. The question for legal firms is how prepared were they for the changes it brought, which it will inevitably bring and how can we adapt now and to whatever the new normal becomes. Quite what that will be,
Remember this 1985 classic? I am sure some of you will remember it coming out. I do (although I was still trying to figure out why I was in a law library and not on a golf course at that time). As the exchange goes: Doc: Well, good luck for both of our sakes. See
Recently my colleague Gemma Garrett and I both completed two days of training to become Collaborative Lawyers. I have put together this blog to provide some insight into Collaborative Law as a process to resolve disputes, highlight the benefits of a collaborative approach and identify who it might appeal to. Alternative Dispute Resolution within family
Parents who have a child via surrogacy must obtain a Parental Order to end the surrogate’s parental rights (and those of her spouse or civil partner if she has one) and to ensure that they are recognised as the legal parents of their child. Section 54 of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 sets
In the first part of this blog I explained what Early Neutral Evaluation is, how the process works and where it differs from a Financial Dispute Resolution court hearing (FDR). Here, I am going to explain some of the benefits of Early Neutral Evaluation over the court process by way of an illustrative comparison. To
In this blog I explore a recent case in family law involving legal recognition for a transgender parent. With thanks to barrister Richard Jones of 1GC who kindly shared his expertise and in doing so helped the following piece come together. Background Alfred McConnell (Freddy) is the transgender parent at the centre of the case
What is Early Neutral Evaluation? Early Neutral Evaluation is a process used in some divorce cases to help separating couples reach an agreement on financial issues. It is based on the formal court process where – after there has been full financial disclosure and there is a good understanding of the financial circumstances and overall
On 6 April 2020, the IFLA Children Arbitration Scheme Rules were expanded to include both temporary and permanent relocation to certain foreign countries. What is Arbitration? It is a form of dispute resolution. The parties agree to appoint an Arbitrator – a private “Judge” – to adjudicate their dispute and make a final decision. Arbitration
What is the impact of Covid-19 on court hearings in the family court? The courts, and those working within the court system, are having to adapt to the changes of the current circumstances. The vast majority of cases in the Family Court generally take place by way of face to face hearings in the court
Parental Alienation Awareness Day was created to raise global awareness of this issue. There is no clear data as to the extent or scale of this problem, but those of us who work in family law are aware of it and recognise the impact is can have on children, parents and society. Cases in which