When a client’s future ability to work is in dispute, vocational evidence can make all the difference. This article explains why instructing vocational rehabilitation experts early can help solicitors assess earning capacity, rehabilitation needs and realistic return-to-work prospects across personal injury, clinical negligence, employment and family law cases.
Child removal is one of the most significant decisions made in family proceedings. This article explores the psychological impact on parents and considers how barristers and family practitioners can provide compassionate, trauma-informed support throughout the process.
The family law marketplace has changed dramatically as more litigants represent themselves and seek alternative forms of legal support. This article explores how new services are reshaping the client journey and what the profession should expect next.
The Supreme Court has confirmed that adoption orders are intended to be permanent and cannot be revoked solely on welfare grounds, reinforcing the finality of adoption decisions and clarifying the limited circumstances in which they may be challenged.
Maya’s Law has passed its second reading in Parliament following the death of two-year-old Maya Chappell. With more than 110,000 signatures backing the campaign, Maya’s family continues to push for stronger child protection measures, improved safeguarding powers and better information sharing to help prevent similar tragedies.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) are changing the way domestic abuse cases are managed. This article examines their practical application, enforcement, positive requirements and emerging trends from the pilot schemes.
Vocational experts play an increasingly important role in UK law by assessing employability, earning capacity, workplace adjustments, and the real-world impact of injury, illness, neurodivergence, and complex health conditions.
Child Arrangements Orders are legally binding, but enforcement is rarely straightforward. This article examines breaches, enforcement powers, judicial discretion, and why the child’s welfare remains central to the Family Court’s approach.
Vocational evidence is increasingly shaping outcomes in family law and employment tribunals. This article explores how expert analysis of earning capacity, work capability, and retraining can influence decisions, reduce uncertainty, and support fair outcomes.
The rise of AI in family courts is reshaping how litigants in person prepare cases. While tools like ChatGPT improve access to justice, courts warn that inaccurate AI-generated content risks misleading proceedings and impacting children’s welfare.
This article examines the revised PD 27A changes to Family Procedure Rules, highlighting how earlier bundle filing and stricter court requirements increase counsel’s professional duties, preparation time, and accountability in financial remedies proceedings.
Hidden assets can undermine fairness in divorce proceedings, making full and frank financial disclosure essential. Identifying irregularities, using forensic and industry experts, and seeking specialist legal advice ensures transparency and protects your financial interests.
International child relocation is tightly regulated in England and Wales, requiring consent from all with parental responsibility or the court’s approval. Guided by the Children Act 1989, decisions focus on the child’s welfare, including their needs, wishes, and the impact of moving abroad. Given the complexity of these cases, specialist legal advice is vital. Duncan Lewis Solicitors provide expert support to help parents navigate this sensitive process.
Family law demands more than legal expertise. It requires emotional endurance. Every case carries heartbreak, trauma, and human pain that most solicitors never face. Over time, this emotional exposure can erode resilience, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue, and even physical health issues. But with the right psychological tools, family lawyers can protect their wellbeing while continuing to help clients through their darkest moments.
Family Court Trends Q1 2025
Delays persist across family courts despite some efficiency gains. Child arrangements, care proceedings, divorces, and domestic abuse cases are all under pressure. Unit Chambers’ barristers offer urgent, expert advocacy to support solicitors and clients through every stage of family law proceedings.
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