The Ministry of Justice has today published details of the ‘Help with Fees’ scheme to assist people with the court and Tribunal fees when they are seeking to access justice.Further information can be seen using the link https://tinyurl.com/3y8x2v7j
The Minitry of Justice has announced that on the 27 February 2023 ‘the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022’ will come into force in England and Wales.What will this mean for couples wishing to marry?This will mean that couples under the age of 18 will not be able [...]
There was a press release from the Ministry of Justice today on the 'Outdoor weddings and civil partnerships consultation launched. Marrying couples will have greater choice in how they celebrate their big day under government plans to legalise outdoor weddings in England and Wales' For further information see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/outdoor-weddings-and-civil-partnerships-consultation-launched
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service published details of Christmas and New Year closures for courts and tribunals 2021 on the 8th November 2021. As an aide memoire see the link below for these details:https://tinyurl.com/mua9uzsz
The National Family Court Statistics published by the MOJ on the 30th September 2021 'presents statistics on activity in the family courts of England and Wales and provides figures for the latest quarter (April to June 2021)' which include the following: Increase in the number of cases started in the [...]
We are delighted to say that our litigation team, led by our Partner Simon Silver, have successfully represented the Defendants and the Counterclaimant in the matter of Ahuja Investments Ltd v Victorygame Ltd [2021] EWHC 2382 (Ch). The sum sought by the Claimant was said to be worth in excess [...]
Abuse can be physical, mental, economic and take the form of 'controlling or coercive behaviour'. Abusers may not realise that what they are doing is wrong and harmful. That is no excuse. Controlling, coercive behaviour can leave lifelong scars on both men, women and children invisible to the naked eye.The Home [...]
Both men and women can suffer domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can be physical, mental, economic and emotional.The Designated Family Judges of London and the South East ( The Designated Family Judges for Essex and Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, East London and Central) have agreed on [...]
As part of SBP Law’s expansion plans we are very pleased to announce that Ryan Williams has joined as a Partner in the litigation department. For the full press release, please click below: Ryan Press Release_March 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted everyone's focus to trying to stay safe during this pandemic and waiting for a cure or vaccination as we go about day to day life. However, the implication and effects of Brexit in many areas including Family Law are in the background and fast approaching. [...]
