A pilot scheme to allow the public and media greater access to Court of Protection hearings is to begin in January. Court of Protection hearings have usually been in private with only those directly involved in the case attending, save for rare exceptions, such as serious medical cases. The pilot will reverse that approach so […]
Care applications, domestic violence and foster care: The last week in family law
Cafcass has published its latest figures for care applications and private law demand, for October 2015. In that month Cafcass received a total of 1,079 care applications, which is a7% increase compared to those received in October 2014. As to private law demand, Cafcass received a total of 3,311 new private law cases, which is […]
Divorce, cohabitation and child maintenance: The last week in family law
New research has been published by the Marriage Foundation which they say indicates that the majority (60 per cent) of divorced couples were happy with their relationship only a year prior to their separation. The Foundation believe that the data suggests that many couples give up on their relationships too easily. Only 40 per cent […]
Residential care, adoption and divorce fees: The last week in family law
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary Nicky Morgan have announced a comprehensive review into children’s residential care, “to help put an end to a life of disadvantage for some of the most vulnerable children in care”. The independent review – headed up by Sir Martin Narey, former Head of the Prison and Probation Services in […]
