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.
Child maintenance in the UK can be far more complex than it appears. Even well-intentioned parents may face arrears, surcharges or enforcement if payments fall outside CMS rules. Understanding how the system works is essential to avoid costly mistakes.
When can step-parents obtain parental responsibility in the UK? This article explains the legal framework, key case law, and options available, including child arrangements orders and applications under the Children Act 1989.
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.
Grey divorce is rising despite falling overall divorce rates in the UK, with more over-50s choosing separation due to longer life expectancy, changing attitudes, financial independence and evolving personal priorities.
Considering a move to chambers? This guide explores how modern, collaborative chambers models offer greater flexibility, transparent fees, stronger support, and improved wellbeing for family law barristers across Manchester, Liverpool, and the North West.
In divorce, incentive plans like bonuses, LTIPs and carried interest pose complex questions. The Family Court assesses fairness, disclosure and timing to decide what is matrimonial, how to value speculative awards, and whether to offset, share or defer future payouts.
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