Latest updates
- Figures from July to September released. News, 16/12/2019, free
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Latest Family Court Statistics show a decrease in number of cases started in the Family Courts by 5%Figures for April to June released. News, 30/09/2019, free
- This consultation period runs from Wednesday 3 July 2019 and will close on 30 September 2019. News, 04/07/2019, free
- Figures for January to March released. News, 03/07/2019, free
- Domestic abuse victims may seek injunctions more easily and with less stress as part of a test into the use of fully-video court hearings. News, 16/05/2019, free
Latest know-how
- President's Guidance announcing promulgation of the long awaited standard orders for children cases Practice note, 07/06/2018, free
- Published by the Law Society 7 December 2016 Practice note, 07/12/2016, free
- In October 2016, a new local direction was released setting out how documents can be eFiled in the Financial Remedies Unit of the Central Family Court Practice note, 22/11/2016, members only
- Practice Note issued to provide information for practitioners on managing the professional risks involved in providing advice through a court duty scheme. Practice note, 22/11/2016, free
Latest training
- Matthew Long, of 29 Bedford Row, reviews the current best practice guidelines for managing cases involving litigants in person, explains the role of McKenzie Friends and offers some practical tips drawn from his experience. Webcast, 07/02/2018, members only
- Recording of webinar, presented by Mena Ruparel, first broadcast live on 1 December 2017. Webcast, 05/12/2017, free
- Michelle Peters, lawyer turned marketing consultant, explains how you can avoid making the biggest mistake that prevents family lawyers from getting as many clients as you would like. First broadcast live May 2017. Webcast, 01/06/2017, free
- Following on from our Introduction to Unbundling, broadcast on 2 February 2017, this webinar looks at how to make sure that unbundling works for your firm. Webcast, 03/04/2017, members only
- Course Objective: By the end of the session you should have an understanding of the regulatory issues relating to unbundled services and learnt how you can manage your client when offering such services. First broadcast on 3 February 2017. Running time 69 mins. Webcast, 07/02/2017, members only