Many family disputes have previously only been resolved after a lengthy court case. Not only can these cause great distress to families – especially for any children involved – but they often cause massive delays to resolving disputes, due to the consistent backlog of cases.
Solicitors in Porthmadog can now advise their clients on new changes that are designed to avoid these problems.
One of the major changes to the Family Procedure Rules is the encouragement to resolve family matters outside of the court room. Non-Court Dispute Resolutions will be deemed to be the first step towards agreeing on a range of issues.
If families refuse to use this process, they could be fined, or other penalties may be imposed on them. It is expected that families need to resolve any differences in a way that has a limited impact on children and any other individuals involved.
There are other parts to the new rulings that will include more emphasis on mediation, which family law barristers in North Wales can support with. The role of legal experts will be expected to increase in terms of looking at alternative resolutions and guiding the family through their options. The final rulings of a judge of family matters might now depend on the engagement of each party and how far they were willing to engage with alternatives to going to court.
Our team here at Bennett Smith Solicitors can help you navigate any family disputes, so contact us now to discuss further.
