The below article very succinctly sets out the injustice of the new increase in the divorce petition fee.  There are also huge hikes in...

Four recent cases in the Court of Protection establish that the responsibility to give the Court enough resources to appoint accredited...

This article has some really good tips about how to deal with your teenagers when going through a divorce.

Restorative justice enables victims to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime. This is part of a...

Apparently it's a Guinness World Record

In our experience you can never underestimate the effect of a divorce.

The Philippines is the only country aside from the Vatican that bans divorce 

Breaking up is hard to do, but it is no easy ride for your pet either who can be left with behavioural problems, feeling anxious or used...

APIL are (quite rightly in our opinion) highlighting the apparent contradiction arising from the Chancellor's announcement that insurance...

It is a sad situation but not uncommon in modern day relationships. 

This has not come out of the blue but will be a huge blow to many people already struggling financially when their marriage breaks down

Details of the case emerged as Peter Morris launched a challenge in the court of appeal.

There are two points of view with regard to the use of helmet mounted cameras.  

It could be argued that obtaining the footage following a...

We all like to make a little extra cash, and by renting out your spare room this can easily be done with a home sharing service such as...

It appears that despite separating some time ago, Chris Martin and Gwenyth Paltrow are yet to legally " uncouple" (divorce!)

This report...

I was interested to see this issue being covered on the news today, as it is a question I am often asked by parents.

The simple answer is...

Mr Justice Charles  in the Court of Protection has placed responsibility on the government to ensure that those whose liberty is being...

The Office of the Public Guardian has issued new annual deputy report forms.  These are available on the Government website.

In addition, ...

At first glance this may see extreme, however if your precious one was injured whilst at the school, no doubt you would be asking...

Following my post on 3 March 2016, regarding the awaited review of heart surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, the report...

Draft Case Management Pilot Practice Directions for Court of Protection proceedings have been published.  These set out three case...

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS foundation trust is being reviewed by the Care Quality Commission because data has shown that its...

Vicarious liability refers to a situation where someone is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another person. In a...

Court appointed deputies are now to receive specific deputy report forms tailored to their deputy order.  

When a child with disabilities which affect decision making is approaching adulthood his or her parents have to address many issues about...

The Office of the Public Guardian is keen to learn how often searches are being made of its registers.  These keep records of Court of...

Research indicates that women have, on average, less in their pension pots than men.

In my experience this has largely been correct, as...

Solicitors who work as professional deputies have been reminded in a Practice Note from the Office of the Public Guardian that funds for...

It has been reported this week that a policy instituted by the South East Coast Ambulance trust, caused ambulance responses to calls to...

If a traditional church wedding isn't for you, you may want to consider travelling to New Zealand and trying this instead...

Today is the day that many parents will find out if their child has been allocated a place at their first choice of secondary school.

In...

The decision of HHJ Lord Meston QC (pictured) (sitting as a deputy High Court judge) inWS v WS[2015] EWHC 3941 (Fam) provides a...