Litigation Explained The term “litigation,” which you may have heard of refers to the actual process of bringing a case before a judge or jury. A definition of general litigation “When a person, business, or entity enters into a lawsuit, whether they have filed the lawsuit or are responding to it, they are entering into …
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill progresses, but Children’s Commissioner highlights missing priorities – Family Law Week
On 8 January 2025 the Department for Education issued a Statement ahead of the subsequently successful further reading of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Within that Statement they note proposed key benefits, stating: “Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today, as the Children’s …
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The Power of Venting to Someone During Divorce
“I hate him so much!” “This is so unfair.” “I’m going to go broke by the time this divorce is over!” “Why is God doing this to me?” “I hate my life.” “Who’s going to want me now that I’m 45 and single again?” “He already has a girlfriend!” “My kids are going to grow …
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National Audit Office criticises government’s management of legal aid
The Ministry of Justice does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and the government needs to do more to ensure the sector is sustainable, a damning report from the public spending watchdog states today. And while the MoJ has succeeded in its objective of significantly reducing spending, it cannot demonstrate …
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Criminal legal aid: no widespread systemic failure, government tells High Court
A few duty solicitor schemes under particular strain do not amount to widespread systemic failure in the criminal legal aid sector, lawyers for the government have told High Court judges hearing a judicial review challenge brought by the Law Society over solicitors’ fees. Chancery Lane is challenging the government’s decision not to raise criminal legal …
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Dating After Divorce: When Your Kids Say NO
Advice for Divorce After an Affair
I frequently meet with new clients shortly after they or their spouse have revealed or discovered an affair in their marriage. Divorce after an affair is always a painful situation for everyone involved. Emotions run high. On one hand there is anger, hurt, and grief. On the other hand might be guilt, shame, and displaced …