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At least one person unrepresented in 80% of private family law proceedings. Another very good reason why you should keep it out of court if you can. #negotiation, #mediation, #collaborativelaw & arbitration are much better than court. todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk/at-least-one-p…

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My latest blog: Expecting confidentiality may not be realistic. armstrongfamilylaw.co.uk/news/expecting…

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Court terminates QLR solicitor's appointment to cross-examine party - Legal Futures legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/co…

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I haven’t said “Dear Sirs” for years. I usually use the recipient’s name. If I don’t know the name, I say “Dear Sir or Madam”. I shall not be using “Dear legal team”. share.google/h20tnL88vszV56…

Cafcass warns that 200 more family courts advisers are needed for the new child arrangements pathfinder process familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comme…

Up in London today for the #financialremediesconference. Haven’t been to London on a weekday for a while. Lots of men at Liverpool Street are wearing ties. Is fashionable neckwear making a comeback? 👔 #tiesarecool

Gen Z divorces complicated by social media and cryptocurrency. thetimes.com/article/abc70d…

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And bring to an end a century of constabulary independence. No thank you.

It’s about time abusive fathers were stripped of their parental rights spectator.co.uk/article/its-ab…

I’m not convinced this is a good idea. The Children Act says “unless the contrary is shown, …involvement of that parent in the life of the child concerned will further the child's welfare”. Critics of the law overlook “unless the contrary is shown”. share.google/r8aQGvUFkRzCc0…

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