The recent case of Re H (Children) [2015] EWCA Civ 583 highlighted some of the difficulties that can be encountered by parties acting in person in family proceedings, and the stark consequences that can flow from a simple failure to follow procedural rules. The decision...
Read MoreThe local Family Justice Board invites barristers to take part in the pro-bono family advice clinic that runs every second Thursday at Leicester Family Court. Please contact Rosie Thomas or Margaret Robinson for any details/enquiries: rthomas@strawandpearce.co.uk or margaret@rpobinson.co.uk...
Read MoreVictor Hall, MCIArb, Family Mediator & Arbitrator, is delivering a seminar on 9th July 2015 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Leicester Magistrates Court, Pocklingtons Walk. The talk will give a valuable insight into the world of financial arbitration in family law, a growth area. The talk is...
Read MoreFollowing the success of the London Legal Walk and other walks in cities across the country, the Leicester Legal Walk will take place on 22nd June this year. The 10km will be led by Lord Bach and will have a Magna Carta theme. The sponsored walk...
Read MoreThe Law Society, Bar Council and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives have jointly published comprehensive guidelines for all lawyers dealing with cases in which the other side is self-representing. This is in response to the sharp increase in the number of litigants in person who...
Read MorePlease find attached a copy of His Honour Judge Bellamy's latest Newsletter. This newsletter addresses mediation in the family courts. The newsletter contains some very helpful contributions from local mediators and practitioners. Furthermore, the newsletter raises awareness of the mediation services available locally for the benefit of children...
Read MoreThe case of Re BR (Proof of Facts) [2015] EWFC 41 follows a fact-finding hearing held in private concerning a baby who sustained a very large number of fractures. The specific details of the fact-finding hearing do not form part of this judgment, nevertheless, the Honourable...
Read MoreCongratulations to Alistair MacDonald QC on his recent appointment as a High Court Judge. He will be assigned to the Family Division of the High Court. He will take up his new role as Mr Justice MacDonald in the Royal Courts of Justice from 4th June...
Read MoreThe judgment of the Court of Appeal in the matter of Re K and H (Children) [2015] EWCA Civ 543 is the appeal following the first instance decision of the DFJ HHJ Bellamy, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge in January 2015. The background to the...
Read MoreThe case of Critchell v Critchell [2015] EWCA Civ 436 is a decision of the Court of Appeal in financial remedy proceedings. The background to the appeal involves financial proceedings, which settled at first instance at the Financial Dispute Resolution hearing and involved modest assets. However, the...
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