Independent organisation Cafcass (The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is trialling a new process alongside the Ministry of Justice. The trial, taking place in Dorset, aims to improve procedures to help families make new arrangements for their children following the parents’ separation. Cafcass...

As an experienced family lawyer, I welcome the news that “no-fault divorce” will become law in April this year, but I also warn divorcing couples that they may not find it the answer to every problem.   Divorce is, pure and simple, the legal agreement that...

Lisa Brown has been appointed as partner in Beyond Law Group’s leading North-West family practice, McAlister Family Law. The appointment sits within its divorce and finance team following its most successful year to date. McAlister Family Law has climbed the rankings in both Legal...