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Justice For All? Unpacking Westminster’s Access to Justice Inquiry The House of Commons Justice Committee has launched a landmark inquiry into the state of access to justice in England and Wales; this is a move that could reshape how legal support is funded, delivered, and understood across the country. What is the inquiry about? The […]
AI in the Courtroom Fair Trial -v- Tech Hype Artificial intelligence is changing how we live; and now, it’s changing how we go to court. From drafting legal documents to analysing evidence, AI tools are being used more and more in England’s justice system. But is this progress, or a potential threat to fair trials? […]
The Rise in LiPs The Rise of Litigants in Person More and more people in England are going to court without a lawyer. These individuals, called litigants in person (LiPs), are representing themselves in court, often because they can’t afford legal fees or don’t qualify for legal aid. It’s a growing trend, and it’s changing […]
S21 Reform: 2025 Life After Section 21 The way landlords evict tenants in England is about to change dramatically. For years, s21 Housing Act 1988, allowed landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason. These “no-fault” evictions had left some renters feeling insecure, even when they’d done nothing wrong. But with the Renters’ Rights Bill […]
The Myth of the ‘Common Law’ Husband or Wife Cohabitation and the Myth of the ‘Common Law’ Husband or Wife Even in 2025 there remains a large proportion of people who think that there is ‘common law marriage’. Unfortunately, people find out this isn’t the case, just when they are separating and asking what their […]
Grandparents’ Rights Navigating Contact and Care for Children for Grandparents and Other Relatives Let’s start this blog post with the unpalatable truth: grandparents do not have ‘rights’ in England & Wales. And whilst this article is titled ‘grandparents’ it actually refers to any other relative, or person who has had regular contact with a child, […]
Child Maintenance Child maintenance is a cornerstone of family law, and attempts to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents in the event of a separation. It comes under the jurisdiction of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), even if a financial order on divorce includes child maintenance, it can typically be altered by […]
Finances on Divorce or Dissolution Finances on Divorce or Dissolution When a marriage or civil partnership ends in England and Wales, sorting out finances is inevitably one of the most complex and emotionally charged aspects of the process. The law aims to achieve fairness, but there is no fixed formula, and ultimately each case is […]
Leave to Remove Leave to Remove from the Jurisdiction of England and Wales: Holiday or Permanent Relocation In family law, the term leave to remove refers to the legal process by which a parent seeks permission to take a child out of the jurisdiction of England and Wales on either a temporary basis for a […]
International Law International Law and English Family Law Family law in England is primarily domestic, but international law can play a significant role when family matters cross borders. This includes areas such as child custody, foreign marriages, and protective orders. Key International Instruments Intersections with English Law Challenges in Practice Conclusion English family law remains […]