Family and Children The first reading of the Bill to improve the rights of children to have contact with both parents has taken place. The Bill requires courts, local authorities […]
Hart Reade were proud sponsors of the 2012 East Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards evening took place at The Cavendish Hotel on 21 September. It was a superb […]
Family and Divorce A pensioner is attempting to overturn a decree absolute as he was not aware his wife had divorced him – despite the fact they still lived under […]
Family and Children In the case of R (on the application of Nicolaou) v Redbridge Magistrate’s Court [2012], a father won his right for a judicial review after failing to […]
Family and Children In the case of Re J (a child) (contact order: assessment of parent following spousal abuse) [2012], The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that a father […]
Family and Children The government proposes to make amendments to the Children Act 1989 in relation to private law involving the care of a child. An online support service is […]
Family, Marriage and Divorce The government has confirmed that forced marriage will become a criminal offence in England and Wales. The new law will be introduced along with funding to […]
An independent survey by the Legal Service Consumer Panel (LSCP) has shown that consumers are increasingly satisfied with the value for money they received from solicitors. Satisfaction with the outcome […]
Family and Children In the case of Re A (children) (care proceedings: judge meeting with child) [2012], The Court of Appeal set out the considerations a judge should have when […]
The Law Society released its response to the 2012 Queen’s Speech. The Speech outlined changes to family law under the Children and Families Bill. In relation to the government’s proposals […]
Queen’s Speech Review The Queen’s Speech in May set out the Government’s legislative plans for the year ahead. Nineteen bills and draft bills were planned including the Children and Families […]
Divorce and Finance An application by the Revenue and Customs Commissioners for the release of documents and evidence produced during ancillary relief proceedings has been refused (Revenue and Customs Commissioners […]
