The Education Select Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate causes and possible solutions to the growing issue of children’s absence from school. The Committee states that Government statistics have shown that covid-19 is likely to have had a damaging effect on school attendance. In the 2021 autumn term, the most recent period for …
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Grieving a Divorce: How to Recognize and Heal from Pain
Grieving a divorce means different things to different people. Everyone’s personal journey with grief is unique. Recently I was digging through a box of photos looking for memories to share at a friend’s funeral. I found photos of myself and my ex over a 40-year span-birthdays, holidays, camping trips, sabbatical photos, and my kids’ musical …
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I Am Working On Myself: The Best Thing a Divorced Person Can Say!
I seriously want to hug the woman who sent me the e-mail below! Like almost every newly separated person, she is fearful of the unknown, sad, in a way, and lonely. But, she ends her e-mail with, “I am working on myself.” Wow. This is the best thing she can say and do right now. …
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Unregulated firm “conducted litigation” in possession claim
Cavanagh: Fully satisfied Ms Doble did not know she was conducting litigation A CILEX member running an unregulated business conducted litigation in breach of the Legal Services Act 2007 when she acted on a possession claim, the High Court has ruled. This was despite her not going on the record or corresponding with the court …
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Corporate Boards Should Gear Up for More Climate Litigation
In light of ClientEarth’s most recent lawsuit against Shell, it’s time to talk about the surge in climate change-related disputes and claims, and the high stakes they create for corporate board members. These lawsuits aim to compel corporations to act, recover investments, and influence future strategy. Climate litigation has proven an effective tool to expedite …
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Tighter regulation of psychologists in family law cases up to MPs, says senior judge | Family law
England’s most senior family court judge has advised there is a “need for rigour” and “clarity” when instructing psychologists to give expert evidence – but has stopped short of saying the family courts should never appoint those who are “unregulated”. Instead Sir Andrew McFarlane claims it is a matter for the psychological profession, and ultimately …
Campaigners hail law raising age of marriage to 18 in England and Wales | Child marriage
Campaigners have hailed a new law raising the legal age of marriage in England and Wales as a significant milestone in child protection. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act comes into force on Monday following a five-year campaign and will prevent 16- and 17-year-olds from marrying or entering a civil partnership, even if …
Inappropriate Co-parenting: Examples and How to Cope
We all have different values, fundamentals, and standards. That’s why there is no one single definition of inappropriate co-parenting. Inappropriate co-parenting means different things to different people. If you wish to co-parent the best way you can, then my advice is to always ask yourself the question “Is this behavior in the best interest of …
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It’s not unicorns driving the UK economy; it’s ‘side hustles’
Professor Stefan Allesch-Taylor CBE FKC, looks at one fast growing but underreported ‘small business’ segment in the UK: the ‘side hustle’…. With the Budget looming, SMEs are asking for meaningful support that reflects their huge contribution to UK GDP – estimated at around 52%. But while Government articulates the importance of our SME businesses it …
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