Season’s Greetings from Cansford Labs
A seasonal note from Cansford Lab’s for our legal colleagues providing them with lab opening hours over the holiday period.
How might our cohabitation laws be reformed?
In this article Jack Rundall of 1GC provides us with his thoughts as to the shape the recent promised reform to cohabitation laws by the Labour Government may take. Rundall explains why this area of family law is in desperate need of reform and the two most likely paths that reform could take.
From Sleigh Bells to Samples: Cansford at Christmas
Discover surprising Christmas insights with Cansford Labs! From festive facts about Santa’s beard to tackling serious issues like seasonal substance misuse, Cansford Labs expert team delivers fast, accurate hair, nail, and blood testing. Operating year-round with a focus on sustainability, Cansford Labs ensures timely results to support families, courts, and solicitors during the holidays. Learn more about how Cansford Labs balance science and seasonal cheer!
Ashley Murray’s Financial Remedies Update No.113
This article from Ashley Murray is the latest in his financial remedies update series and provides a critical analysis of the current legal landscape regarding pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. In this edition Murray traces the judicial reasoning from the landmark decision in Radmacher v Granatino [2010] to more recent interpretations, including Brack v Brack [2018], highlighting shifts in emphasis from autonomy to fairness.
Our 3 working day turnaround time is a standard sample service – not a ‘paid for’ extra
In this piece Kim Bagley of Cansford Labs talks about the benefits of their 3 working day turnaround of sample collections for family law professionals
The Role of Language and Context in Family Law Cases
In John Bolch’s latest exclusive blog for Cansford, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines how language and context has played its part, both good and bad in family law cases over the years.
The role of hair strand testing in family court – a Cansford Labs case study
In this case study from Cansford Laboratories look at the the critical role of hair strand testing in a recent case at the family court. Discussion highlights how the objective testing was beneficial to the case and informed the court decision.
Why Cansford’s 3-day turnaround time is the standard for our drug and alcohol testing
For legal professionals, especially in family law, timely drug and alcohol test results are crucial. In this article Cansford’s Managing Director, Kim Bagley discusses why their three-working-day turnaround sets the standard for drug and alcohol testing.
The Hidden Cost of CMS Financial Investigations
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) Financial Investigation Unit (FIU) plays a crucial role in identifying hidden incomes and is a vital tool in ensuring fair child maintenance payments. However, while the FIU’s involvement can help secure more accurate maintenance awards, it often leads to prolonged legal battles and will apply to all future maintenance calculations. In this article Michelle Counley of NACSA discusses alternative routes prior to FIU, the drawbacks of FIU involvement and the long-term implications of FIU decisions.
Catch-up on-demand free webinar for family law professionals: Understanding alcohol testing in child protection cases
As a family law professional, staying updated on alcohol testing methods is crucial for child protection cases, but it can be challenging with a demanding caseload. Cansford Labs has released a free, on-demand webinar titled “Pints to Particles”, designed to enhance your knowledge at your convenience. The webinar covers key testing methods such as hair and blood tests, real-life case studies, and best practices for test selection, all explained in a simplified manner.
The Wrong Type Of Milestone In Forensic Science
In this article, Alan Baker of Bericon Forensics, presents his views on the significant changes in the forensic science marketplace in England and Wales. Baker questions whether privatisation has worked for criminal justice.
AI and Family Law: A New Era of Legal Writing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI’s capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI’s continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?
From Pints to Particles: My client says he hasn’t touched a drop in six months – how can new developments in alcohol testing help him prove his sobriety?
Chronicle Law is pleased to announce Cansford Labs’ upcoming webinar this September, led by Reporting Scientist Jayne Hazon.
This session will cover key alcohol testing protocols, case histories and methods to prove sobriety.
Designed for family law professionals and social workers, this webinar offers valuable insights to support your work.
Register today and share with your colleagues.
Family Law: An update by Barrister Poonam Bhari
Barrister Poonam Bhari from 3PB highlights the Pathfinder court model’s success in reducing delays and fostering collaboration in private law cases, while stressing the need for additional funding to expand it. Improvements in public law are noted, despite ongoing delays, exemplified by Re E [2024], where a child’s case faced significant setbacks due to poor practice. Recent changes to the MIAM process are also aimed at reducing conflict and delays in private law proceedings.
Violence Against Women And Girls: The Story That Never Goes Away
In his latest article for Cansford Laboratories, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines the alarming rise in violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the UK, highlighting shocking statistics and the dangerous influence of misogynistic online figures. Bolch stresses the urgency of addressing this growing crisis through a multi-faceted approach that includes policing, education and rebuilding trust in the justice system.
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