Remote Hearings, Online Applications, and Increased Workloads – The Impact of Covid-19 on the Family Court On the 6th of January 2021, the England entered a third period of national lockdown in a bid to stop transmission of coronavirus, reduce the pressure on the NHS and save lives. However, whilst a necessary measure, this placed…
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The new question for schoolchildren. At a time when school children are supposed to be asking questions about homework or extracurricular activities, the announcement that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is safe for use in children 12 – 15 years old, and that they can choose to receive it irrespective…
Married at first sight UK has become a reality TV sensation with viewers across the UK tuning in to watch couples tie the knot with complete strangers for a daring television experiment. As this series draws to a conclusion we consider the real life question of what can you do if you realise shortly after…
Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive manner. Resolution was founded in 1982 by a group of family lawyers who believed that a non-confrontational approach to family law issues would produce better outcomes for separating families and their children. We at RJT…
The court can make the following orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989:- a child arrangements order; prohibited steps order and a specific issue order. A child arrangements order is an order specifying with whom a child shall live and when the child spends time with another. A prohibited steps order prevents a…
The small claims track limit has been amended to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims arising from a road traffic accident (RTA) to £5000. The new limit will apply to claims where the accident occurs on or after 31st May 2021. For RTAs before 31st May 2021 and for accidents at work…
Maintenance pending suit (MPS) is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after divorce proceedings start until the divorce is finalised and a final adjustment of finances is made between the parties. Similar provisions apply to those in civil partnerships. Reasons for applying for maintenance pending suit Genuine need is the most common…
When England entered another national lockdown, the Lord Chief Justice said that no one should be asked to go to court unless strictly necessary and remote attendance must be the default position. According to HMCTS the number of family cases involving remote technology has increased by a massive 90% since the pandemic began in March…