The Ministry for Justice has published two reports - the second of which is directed towards for children and young people - summarising the changes implemented since the 2011 Family Justice Review chaired by David Norgrove. The report praises the work of those involved at all levels in...
Read MoreThe Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) and Cafcass have together - with the endorsement of the President of the Family Division - produced new templates for social worker statements. It is anticipated that the templates will be in use across the country by...
Read MoreThe 13th View from the President's Chambers has been published. It can be downloaded from the President's page here. The "View" focusses primarily upon: The recent reports from the Financial Remedies Working Group and the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group The President's Transparency Consultation Paper The work of...
Read MoreThe President of the Family Division has published a consultation paper entitled "Transparency - The Next Steps". The consultation follows the implementation since January 2014 of the Practice Guidance: Transparency in the Family Courts - Publication of Judgments and the general process of reform of the...
Read MoreAdvocates and Judges alike will be aware of the recent implementation of all parts of FPR PD27A, and in particular, the requirement that court bundles be limited to 350 pages. Further information can be found here. I propose to issue a local practice direction in order to...
Read MoreThe Honourable Mr Justice Keehan has been appointed as Family Division Liaison Judge for the Midland Circuit with effect from 1st October 2014. Mr Justice Keehan replaces Mrs Justice King, following her appointment to the Court of Appeal. We wish Mrs Justice King all the very best...
Read MoreJordan Publishing have helpfully collated all of the current draft standard form court orders in one place. Family practitioners may wish to bookmark the page for ease of reference. The orders can be found here....
Read MoreThe Financial Remedies Working Group and the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group yesterday published a report and interim report respectively. The groups were established following the need identified in the President's 12th View from the President's Chambers to reform both areas. The President is welcoming responses...
Read MoreThe LLJFB's ever-popular and successful annual conference will take place this year on 10th October 2014, entitled "Modern Families - Challenges, Choices and Opportunities". Further booking details will be released nearer the time. The poster can be downloaded here....
Read MoreNo5 Chambers are hosting a CPD seminar entitled "Money Talks" for solicitors specialising in financial relief cases. The seminar will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday 17th September 2014 at the Council House in Birmingham. Book early to receive a discount and avoid disappointment, as numbers...
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