25 September 2023
Is it time to discharge that Care Order?
What is a care order? When a care order is made the local authority share parental responsibility (PR) with the parents. If needed the local authority can exercise its PR, above that of the parents, in order to protect the child. How are Care Orders discharged? The local authority, parents or the child can all […]
by Andrew Perrigo
15 September 2023
How do the family courts consider parental alienation?
BETWEEN 1 April 2023 and 31 July 2023 13,155 new private law children’s cases were issued at the family court. Each case looking for a judge to make a decision for their family. These new court applications involve nearly 20,000 children. 20,000. That is the capacity of the main stand at Anfield. Add in the […]
3 August 2023
Family Court delays and the impact
The Ministry of Justice has released their Family Court Statistics Quarterly for January to March 2023, bringing to light concerning figures for those embroiled in children private law proceedings or care proceedings. Holly Lewtas looks at the report and explains what it could mean going forward. What is the current Family Court timescale? In private […]
17 May 2023
No-fault Evictions to be Banned
For many years it has remained on the government’s agenda to ban ‘no-fault’ evictions within the England’s private rental sector. Such evictions can occur after the initial fixed term of the tenancy has ended. Landlords can provide two months’ written notice, if they have complied with the various regulations and requirements. It is known as […]
by Charles Millett
22 March 2023
Major increases ahead in value of employment tribunal awards
With the current rate of inflation being so high, it is perhaps of little surprise that the Government has announced a significant hike in the cap on various statutory payments which apply in employment cases. One the most significant differences employers will face will be the potential cost of making employees redundant and in the […]
by Charles Millett
13 March 2023
Can employers restrict employees’ private social media posts?
The news headlines over the past few days have been filled with coverage of the BBC’s controversial decision to suspend Match of the Day presenter, Gary Lineker, because of what he posted on Twitter about the Government’s stance on migrants and refugees. In consequence of this decision, much of the BBC’s football coverage was affected […]
6 March 2023
Widening of Legal Aid Eligibility for Domestic Abuse Applicants
As of Friday 3rd March 2023, domestic abuse applicants no longer need to see their GP in person to obtain supporting evidence for their Legal Aid application – a telephone or video consultation will suffice. As a law firm who specialise in domestic abuse, we are all too familiar with the dreaded evidence requirements we are required […]
23 June 2022
No-fault evictions have no future
The future of Section 21 possession orders is at risk with the introduction of the new Renters Reform Bill published on 16 June 2022. Currently, there are around 4.4 million private rented tenants and an estimated 2.3 million private landlords in the UK. These new proposals are quoted to be the biggest shake up of […]
