As Stress Awareness Month unfolds this April, it’s imperative to shed light on the pressing issues surrounding mental and physical wellbeing within the family law system, particularly among solicitors and barristers. Recent statistics from the Bar Council’s Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2024 provide valuable insights into the current landscape and highlight areas for improvement. […]
Read moreSchedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 provides the court with powers to make financial provision for children in specific circumstances. Schedule 1 can provide provision for parents who are seeking financial provision for their children at the end of a relationship. One of the orders the court may make for the benefit of the […]
Read moreIntroduction This article will be exploring the issue of applications for expert evidence under Part 25 Family Procedure Rules 2010 in light of the recent case decided by Mrs Justice Lieven DBE in West Northamptonshire Council v The Mother v Y [2024] EWHC 395. The case revolved around an application being made, during the course […]
Read moreUnit Chambers is delighted to announce the newest addition to our team, Kim Okell, a highly experienced practitioner with a wealth of experience in family law, particularly in Financial Remedy Proceedings, Private Children Law and Domestic Abuse cases. Kim brings with her over 16 years of advocacy experience in the Courts, having previously served as […]
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