Lauryn Goodman v Kyle Walker: Understanding Schedule 1 Applications

The Judgment of HHJ Hess following the Final Hearing of Lauryn Goodman’s financial remedies application under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, published following the making of a Final Transparency Order, has gained significant media attention. The mainstream media have widely reported the sums being sought by Lauryn Goodman, but few have shed any […]

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A New Horizon for Solicitors Considering Cross-Qualification

Are you a solicitor interested in cross-qualifying to the Bar? At Unit Chambers, we offer a unique opportunity for legal professionals looking to transition into a supportive environment as a family law barrister. With an aim to become the fastest-growing family law set in the UK, we are actively seeking talented individuals to join our […]

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The Controlling and Coercive Conduct Crossroads: Have we reached a dead end in the Financial Remedies Court?

Introduction There is no doubt that those key stakeholders working within the family justice system have an improved understanding around what constitutes domestic abuse and the harmful impact it can have. One reason behind our evolving awareness is due to one of several elements of domestic abuse, namely controlling and coercive behaviour, being more accessible […]

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Unit Chambers: for the modern barrister

As the Diary Manager and Senior Client Care Advisor at Unit Chambers, I would like to share some insights about our unique approach to running a modern barristers chambers. We are actively seeking talented barristers to join our team as part of our commitment to becoming the fastest growing family law set in the North […]

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