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Temporary Legal Secretary Required

15th May 2023 BBL Family Law

We are currently seeking temporary secretarial support to help assist our busy family law practice over the summer of 2023, with a specific requirement between Monday 12 and Friday 23 June (inclusive). The role comes with a competitive hourly... Read more

Law Commission to review Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 as described as “hopelessly out of date”

17th April 2023 BBL Family Law

The Law Commission has now launched a review of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This is the piece of legislation that deals with finances upon divorce. The Law Commission intend to carry out a detailed analysis of the current laws, identify... Read more

Avoid Mother’s Day parenting dramas

13th March 2023 BBL Family Law

Newly-separated couples can take steps to avoid Mother’s Day parenting dramas. “It’s hard to escape that Mother’s Day is coming, an occasion offering family members a chance to show love and appreciation,” says Peter Baughan, of Bbl... Read more

What to tell your children about family court cases

13th February 2023 BBL Family Law

Cafcass is the organisation which helps the court resolve cases about children. Their role is really important - they carry out safeguarding checks at the start of every case, and often prepare reports advising the court about the way forward. Today... Read more

What Is Family Mediation And How Do I Prepare For It?

17th January 2023 BBL Family Law

Family Mediation is a process available to separating couples that can help them to make decisions about their finances or arrangements for their children. It is based around four main governing principles. Briefly these principles are:... Read more

Family Mediation Week – January 2023

10th January 2023 BBL Family Law

Separating couples are urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off in Norwich in January 2023 Separating couple are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements,... Read more

I want to resolve issues arising from my separation or divorce without going to the Court – what are my options?

2nd December 2022 BBL Family Law

There are several different options when it comes to resolving family law disputes. This can mean that couples do not have to go to Court. This is even more important in the current climate where the overstretched Family Courts are facing delays and... Read more

Family Mediation FAQs

1st December 20221st December 2022 BBL Family Law

What is family mediation? Family mediation is a voluntary process whereby the mediator, an independent/impartial third party, facilitates negotiations and discussions between the couple. These discussions are confidential subject to some... Read more

Join our team – exciting Paralegal opportunity available

30th November 2022 BBL Family Law

We are currently looking to recruit an energetic family law Paralegal to join our team, to work alongside and provide support and assistance to our 6 experienced solicitors. The role is full time, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and comes with... Read more

BBL Family Law support “Good Divorce Week” 2022!

29th November 2022 BBL Family Law

This week marks Resolution’s annual “good divorce week”. The focus this year is on the crisis in the family courts and to raise awareness of the different ways that families and couples can resolve their disputes (where it is appropriate to do... Read more

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