Family Mediation Council urges legal aid rate rises
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has stated that the rates of legal aid available to
UK couple win parental rights
A couple in the UK has been awarded a parental order at the end of a complicated international surrogacy case.
ECHR refuses appeal in transgender father birth certificate case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has refused an appeal in the case of a transgender man who wished to be recorded as a father on a birth certificate.
Family lawyers warn about potential social media ban impact
Family lawyers are warning that the upcoming ban on social media for under-16s might cause unintended issues during
How long does a civil partnership dissolution take?
The alternative to a conventional marriage in the UK is a civil partnership. By entering into one, people gain legal and tax equality with
New report shows evidence of family court gender bias
A new report has been published that claims to show evidence of systemic victim-blaming and gender bias in
Government starts consultation on cohabitation rights reform
The government has begun a consultation concerning reforms that would improve
Government proposes new domestic violence law
The government is putting forward new legislation that will allow social housing landlords to evict
New child abduction legislation could affect return orders
New legislation will make it a criminal offence to keep children abroad without consent, but a family lawyer has warned it could affect
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme available for another year
The government has announced that its Family Mediation Voucher Scheme will be