As from 1 April 2011 legal aid will no longer be available for family proceedings for divorce and other types of family cases for example where absent parents and grandparents wish to make an application to the court for contact to children. However, legal aid will still be available for parties to resolve their dispute [...]
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Family & Matrimonial Solicitor Job Vacancy, West Yorkshire
Solicitor required due to expansion, specialising in Matrimonial & Family Law (predominantly ancillary relief, no legal aid) Reeds Family Law Solicitors are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual whose priorities are exceptional client care. Can you answer YES to the following? 5 years P.Q.E. High achiever Do you always meet your fee target? [...]
Law Change – Mediation News Update
It has now been confirmed by the LSC that parties who have already been issued a CLSAPP7, including one based on the other party’s unwillingness to attend an assessment meeting do not have to attend a further Mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM) provided the CLSAPP7 is less than 4 months old. If you would [...]
Divorcing couples & mediation
Divorcing couples to go through mediation before court… BBC news today reports that the government is to reduce the Legal Aid budget by 75% and that divorcing and separating couples are now to go through mediation before being allowed to issue Court Proceedings. Article here or read below… “Jonathan Djanogly says mediation could reduce acrimony [...]
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