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Private Family Law Earlier Resolution

The Ministry of Justice and Online Procedure Rule Committee are reforming private family law to enable earlier resolution of disputes, with focus on improving access to justice and reducing court delays. Recent parliamentary questions highlight concerns about CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) neutrality, safeguarding balance, and potential bias against fathers, particularly regarding parental responsibility retention. The Courts and Tribunals Bill contains relevant provisions under clause 17.

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28 Apr 2022 | Bill proceedings linked

We recommend that before any court case there should be compulsory use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. This often happens before the start of a trial but should happen before the issuing of any court proceedings. We recommend that the Government consult on the format of alternative dispute resolution and whether it should include mediation or be structured around an inquisitorial, ombudsman-style process.

We recommend that before any court case there should be compulsory use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. This often happens before the start of a trial but should happen before the issuing of any court proceedings. We recommend that the …

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19 Jan 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2022

This Order amends the Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1054) (“the Fees Order”). Articles 3(2), (3)(a), (8) and (9)(b) amend the Fees Order to reflect changes in terminology resulting from the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11). …

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17 Jan 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022

These Rules amend the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (“the FPR”) (S.I. 2010/2955) to give procedural effect to the revised legislative framework brought about by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (“DDSA 2020”).

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3 Mar 2020 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]

Committee (Continued) 19:34:00 Amendment 4 Moved by 4: Clause 1, page 2, line 8, leave out “20” and insert “46” Member’s explanatory statement This would extend the minimum legal period for a divorce from six months to one year (with …

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7 Jan 2020 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:18:00 A Bill to make in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales provision about divorce, dissolution and separation; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Keen of Elie, read a first …

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28 Oct 2019 | Bill stage linked

Divorce (etc.) Law Review Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:18:00 A Bill to provide for a review by the Lord Chancellor of the law of England and Wales relating to divorce and judicial separation and to the dissolution of civil partnerships and the separation of civil partners. …

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25 Jun 2019 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill

Second Reading 12:53:00 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Gauke): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Marriage will always be one of our most important institutions. It is …

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18 Jul 2018 | Bill stage linked

Divorce (etc.) Law Review Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:42:00 A Bill to provide for a review by the Lord Chancellor of the law of England and Wales relating to divorce and judicial separation and to the dissolution of civil partnerships and the separation of civil partners. …

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