My brain sometimes becomes overloaded with all the information, data, views, opinions, beliefs, reviews, reports and judgments that circulate around in life generally and more specifically within the family court sphere. It seems that there are so many views and opinions that are divisive and create discord, acrimony and rancor which are significant boundaries to […]
The president of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has issued a memorandum setting out the approach for drafting orders in the Family Court, in order to mitigate a number of problems. Within this memorandum he has issued a warning to family lawyers and other practitioners over the preparation of witness statements and drafting orders. […]
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was established in 1999 by the General Assembly of the United Nations, with Resolution 54/134 of 17 December, and is held every year on 25 November. The day is also known as Orange Day because the colour orange is recognised across the world […]
In a perfect or even an imperfect world, it should be feasible that every important decision relating to a child should be made with the agreement of both parents. During and after separation such decisions can become difficult to agree upon. However there is potential for issues to be resolved through a variety of options […]
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published a report providing his conclusions following a review of the provisions on transparency in the family courts. He outlines that “the present system in the Family Courts whereby a journalist may attend any hearing but may not always report what they observe, is not […]
Special measures are provisions available under the direction of the court to aid vulnerable parties to give evidence or participate in court proceedings. Provision for special measures in family proceedings is made in Part 3A of the Family Procedure Rules 2010, supported by Practice Direction 3AA. These rules provide that victims of domestic abuse, and […]
NEWS Cafcass launched its relationship-based practice framework called “Together with children and families” in September this year. Cafcass state on their website that this new framework sets out the importance of working with children and their families, based on developing trusting relationships and where listening, understanding, clear reasoning, respect and integrity are prioritised. Cafcass outline […]
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner is an independent voice that speaks on behalf of victims and survivors. The Domestic Abuse Commissioner has called for urgent funding and more dedicated specialist court support after a new report – Understanding Court Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse 2021, revealed that 89 per cent of domestic abuse survivors do not […]
Rights of Women are a women’s charity working in a variety of ways to help assist, guide and support women through the law. Their aim is to provide women with legal advice and information that they need and require to understand and use the law and their legal rights. Rights of Women also campaign on […]
Women’s McKenzie Friend. Support through Court. Swindon, Salisbury and Oxford. Women’s McKenzie Friend Blog is written by Mary Cosker. As a frustrated writer it affords me the opportunity to practice on you, the reader! I believe the context of our lives is as integral to our world as any specifics – so my blog is […]