by Paul M | Apr 22, 2019 | Comment, Trends
We’ve been prompted to take a look at Tortoise after it published Separated, an excellent in-depth analysis of an aspect of child protection law written by Polly Curtis, in which three of our members had been quoted or cited. Tortoise is a new online platform,...
by Jo Edwards | Apr 13, 2019 | Comment, FCReportingWatch
Jo Edwards “DIVORCE MADE EASY.” “DIVORCE ON DEMAND.” “QUICKER DIVORCES ON THE CARDS.” “MORE BROKEN FAMILIES.” These (and other similar) headlines screamed from the front pages of newspapers across the country this...
by Paul M | Apr 11, 2019 | Comment, Trends
Having been developed as an online journal, Byline Times has now launched itself into the physical newspaper world with a special Brexit Edition. They say: ‘Now seems like a good time to launch a new newspaper – but not for the reasons many expect. Brexit hasn’t...
by Polly Morgan | Apr 11, 2019 | Analysis, Cases, Comment, Explanation
Giving hope to all concierges who date cosmetics heiresses,* The Times tells us that ‘Concierge who wed Avon heiress wins £1.3 million despite pre-nup deal’. Ipekçi v McConnell is a case between – yes, you’ve guessed it – a hotel concierge,...
by Emily Ward | Apr 8, 2019 | Comment, Transparency News
This is a guest post from Emily Ward. Emily is a barrister based at Broadway House Chambers and is Deputy Head of the Family Team. She practises in all areas of family law, and has a particular interest in family and matrimonial finance. She tweets as @E_V_Ward I was...
by Project Coordinator | Apr 7, 2019 | Comment, FCReportingWatch
On the 4th of April, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour dedicated much of their podcast to the issue of repeat removals of children into the care system. As a mum who had my own baby taken at birth, after a previous set of public law proceedings in respect of my...
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