Happy New Year to all our members! And welcome to HHJ George as newly-appointed Designated Family Judge for Leicestershire. Practitioners can anticipate the DFJ ringing the changes in 2019 to ensure that our average time for disposal of care and private law cases is reduced,...
Read More9th November 2018: Save the date for this year's Family Justice Day. Entitled "Alternative Approaches to Current Practice: Ideas and Innovation", the poster can be downloaded here. The online booking system will be live soon, with details to follow....
Read MorePractice note - April 2018 Practice note to deal with the issues this court is experiencing in care and supervision cases which are causing substantial delays, unnecessary court hearings and wasted public funds. This practice note also serves as a warning that the court will not be tolerating non...
Read MorePlease note that Leicester Family Court (and County Court) will now be operating a counter appointment system. Read more here....
Read MorePractitioners and court users should note that a revised PD27A will come into effect on 23rd July 2018. The bundle practice direction remains largely unchanged, however there are some significant amendments which relate in particular to a new page limit being imposed on certain categories of...
Read MoreFollowing consultation earlier this year, the President of the Family Division has released numerous comprehensive draft standard orders for use in all family proceedings. It is important for practitioners to note the Practice Guidance issued in respect of the use of the orders. Use is not...
Read MoreOur local Circuit Judge "team" of HHJ Handley, HHJ George and (our newest addition) HHJ Godwin have today issued a joint Newsletter, updating practitioners on performance and issuing a few timely reminders of best practice. Of particular note is the need for advocates to be ready...
Read MoreThe President of the Family Division has issued renewed guidance reiterating the obligations placed on Local Authorities and the Court when dealing with cases involving parents who have learning disabilities. The guidance can be downloaded here and from our INFORMATION CENTRE....
Read MoreThe Northampton Family Court is hosting a training event entitled "Contact and the child - in public and private law proceedings". It is taking place on 11th May 2018 at The Learning Hub, One Angel Square, Northampton and the cost is £55 per person. The booking...
Read MoreThe President of the Family Division has published his 18th View from the President's Chambers, in which he sets out his support for a Financial Remedies Court. The view can be downloaded here....
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