Six UK couples have lost a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages. The High Court found that,…
Browsing: Family Law News
No-fault divorces are set to become available to divorcing couples from autumn 2021. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was…
The Family Court has provided guidance for parents concerned about complying with child arrangement orders (CAOs) during the coronavirus crisis.…
More than £54 million in refunds are yet to be claimed by individuals who were overcharged when registering a power…
The Ministry of Justice has announced that the so-called ‘no fault’ divorce Bill is to be one of the first…
The government has announced it is to make just under £900,000 available in grants to provide in-court support to victims…
The government has been called on by the Judicial Executive Board (JEB) to rule on the future role and status…
A recent survey has revealed common law marriage remains a commonly held myth. 46% of the public believe that cohabiting…
Single parents of surrogate children are now permitted to apply for parental orders following a welcome change in the law.…
A family law survey by national law firm Simpson Millar has revealed the complexities facing divorced and separated parents at…
Local Authorities face a huge challenge to meet the new demands of the Children and Families Act 2014, which came…
Simpson Millar Solicitors has acquired Foster & Partners (“Fosters”), one of Bristol’s leading family law practices. Combining with Simpson Millar…
Couples are have been told by the Law Commission that pre-nuptial agreements (prenups) should be legally binding in UK divorce settlements…