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As from 22nd April 2014, there is a new Family Court for England and Wales - see Crime and Courts Act 2013 section 17. Section 17 inserts Part 4A into the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.
Read section 17 along with the Schedule 10 and Schedule 11. See also 2014/954 - Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2014.
As with the new County Court (previous post), the change is accompanied by extensive secondary legislation, a detailed guide to which is available on Family Law Week 'Guide to Statutory Instruments coming into force on 22nd April 2014.'
Family Law Week website considered the formation of this court - 'Largest family justice reform for a generation' comes into effect.
Along with alterations to the court structure, there are very important changes to the law resulting from the Children and Families Act 2014. A very good summary of the changes may be seen in the article by Amy Royce-Greensill - Children and Families Act 2014 - Essential Update - 16th April 2014 and there is lots of more information and resources at Family Law Reform
For a guide
to the changes in public law children proceedings by Jennifer Kotilaine of 42 Bedford Row, please click here.
For a guide to the changes in private children law proceedings by Anna Heenan of Gregg Latchams LLP, please click here.
For details of the Child Arrangements Programme, please click here.
The new Family Court appears to have received a warm welcome and it is an idea that has been in the pipeline for some 40 years. However, some of the accompanying changes to the law may prove to be problematic and removal of legal aid from many family cases remains a serious concern with more than half of those attending children cases having no legal representation (Marilyn Stowe 24th April)..
Further links:
Family Court (Composition and Distribution of Business) Rules and Guidance issued by the President of the Family Division
Family Law - The single family court - essential update
Judiciary - Family Court Guide
Law Society - Family Court Resources
Family Law Bar Association - President's View Number 10
Family Law week - President's View No 10 looks forward to family law post 22nd April 2014
View from the President's Chambers: The beginning of the future - 13th February 2014
The single family court on Sky TV - 22nd April 2014 - Marilyn Stowe LLP
Where is the family court? by John Bolch - 8th October 2013
Crime and Courts Bill .... Law and Lawyers 17th May 2012.
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Since the creation (on 22nd April - see post of 24th April) of the new Family Court for England and Wales, cases are being reported by Bailii under the headings of- England and Wales Family Court Decisions (other Judges)England and Wales Family Court...
- The County Court For England And Wales
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- Family Law ~ Catch Up Notes
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- Judicial Review: Family Legal Aid Tendering
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Law and Rights
THE Family Court for England and Wales
Read section 17 along with the Schedule 10 and Schedule 11. See also 2014/954 - Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2014.
As with the new County Court (previous post), the change is accompanied by extensive secondary legislation, a detailed guide to which is available on Family Law Week 'Guide to Statutory Instruments coming into force on 22nd April 2014.'
Family Law Week website considered the formation of this court - 'Largest family justice reform for a generation' comes into effect.
Along with alterations to the court structure, there are very important changes to the law resulting from the Children and Families Act 2014. A very good summary of the changes may be seen in the article by Amy Royce-Greensill - Children and Families Act 2014 - Essential Update - 16th April 2014 and there is lots of more information and resources at Family Law Reform
For a guide
to the changes in public law children proceedings by Jennifer Kotilaine of 42 Bedford Row, please click here.
For a guide to the changes in private children law proceedings by Anna Heenan of Gregg Latchams LLP, please click here.
For details of the Child Arrangements Programme, please click here.
The new Family Court appears to have received a warm welcome and it is an idea that has been in the pipeline for some 40 years. However, some of the accompanying changes to the law may prove to be problematic and removal of legal aid from many family cases remains a serious concern with more than half of those attending children cases having no legal representation (Marilyn Stowe 24th April)..
Further links:
Family Court (Composition and Distribution of Business) Rules and Guidance issued by the President of the Family Division
Family Law - The single family court - essential update
Judiciary - Family Court Guide
Law Society - Family Court Resources
Family Law Bar Association - President's View Number 10
Family Law week - President's View No 10 looks forward to family law post 22nd April 2014
View from the President's Chambers: The beginning of the future - 13th February 2014
The single family court on Sky TV - 22nd April 2014 - Marilyn Stowe LLP
Where is the family court? by John Bolch - 8th October 2013
Crime and Courts Bill .... Law and Lawyers 17th May 2012.
- Child Contact Centres ~ A Vital Need
National Association of Child Contact Centres - Awareness Campaign The Children Act 1989 (CA89) came fully into force in October 1991 and it remains, albeit with subsequent changes, the principal statutory framework for dealing in the Family Court with...
- Some Recent Decisions In The Family Court
Since the creation (on 22nd April - see post of 24th April) of the new Family Court for England and Wales, cases are being reported by Bailii under the headings of- England and Wales Family Court Decisions (other Judges)England and Wales Family Court...
- The County Court For England And Wales
Mayor's and City of London Court As from 22nd April 2014, "Local" County Courts have gone and are replaced by a single County Court for England and Wales. For the relevant legislation see: Primary legislation: Crime and Courts Act 2013 section...
- Family Law ~ Catch Up Notes
The Family Justice system is working toward the implementation of the new Family Court for England and Wales. On this see post of 12th May 2012 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013 Part 2 (along with Schedules 9 to 11). The President of the Family...
- Judicial Review: Family Legal Aid Tendering
Legal Aid in family cases - judicial review Given the complexity of family law and practice, the provision of legal representation is crucial. The Law Society has applied for a judicial review of the tender process used by the Legal Services Commission...