6 Jun 2022Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation schemeThe scheme will be extended to March 2023
26 May 2022'No fault divorce': a change for the better?Karin Walker weights the procs and cons of the no fault divorce law
27 Apr 2022Legal age for marriage and civil partnerships raised to 18The rules will also apply to unofficial cultural or religious marriages
19 Apr 2022No-fault divorce: Domestic abuse victims receive lifelineRachel Fisher argues the new reforms in divorce laws are a much-needed change
14 Apr 2022Under my roof: cohabitation and couples' rightsClaire Chisnall explores legal principles and protections for couples choosing to cohabit.
6 Apr 2022'No fault' divorce is here: but is it good news for the family lawyers?Legal experts have warned that applications may surge and overwhelm lawyers and the courts
1 Apr 2022'Running down the clock': divorce rates drop – but are couples simply waiting for 6 April?Quarterly family law court statistics also revealed case backlogs persist
15 Mar 2022Outdoor civil weddings and civil partnerships to be made permanentTemporary measures brought in during the pandemic will be made permanent on 6 April