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A recent study has revealed what couples think are the most important ingredients for a happy marriage.

Tags: Marriage, Married Couples, Family Law Advice Birmingham, Family Law Solicitors Birmingham

The Ministry of Justice has recently published a new set of quarterly court statistics that show the average duration of civil and family cases at every County Court. This will enable the public to see how quickly cases are handled at their local court, and to compare it to other courts across England and Wales.

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The Government has launched a consultation, seeking views on whether forcing someone to marry should be a criminal offence or whether current arrangements provide adequate protection. It is also interested in views on what more could be done to prevent forced marriage from happening.

Tags: Family Law Advice Birmingham, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, Marriage, Forced Marriage

The Law Reform Committee of the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has held its annual lecture. The Rt. Hon. Sir Nicholas Wall, President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice for England and Wales, spoke on “Changing the Culture: The role of the Bar and Bench in the management of cases involving children”, calling for changes to the traditional management of cases to be applied by barristers and the judiciary.

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The Bar Council has written to members of the House of Lords to voice its concerns around the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (‘the Bill’) and the impact it will have on private family law cases.

Tags: Family Law Cases, Domestic Violence, Child Welfare, Family Law Advice Birmingham, Legal Aid Cuts

The Family Justice Review panel has announced a package of recommendations aimed at tackling delays in the family justice system and to make sure that children and families are given the service they deserve.

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