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The UK Family Court System Is Under Immense Pressure — But Is Meaningful Reform Politically Attractive? The UK family court system is struggling under the weight of rising caseloads, limited resources and persistent delays. Families seeking decisions about child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse,[...]

McKenzie Picave is delighted to announce the elevation of our very own Daniel Ryan to the new title of Lord Justice Daniel Ryan sitting in the Family division of the High Court. Okay, maybe not but just imagine if it did happen. We are not sure if we are excited by that prospect or terrified…[...]

CAFCASS – Children And Family Court Advisory and Support Service – is expecting to update its domestic abuse policy in October 2024. The revised policy aims to omprove CAFCASS’ response to domestic abuse, ensuring a consistent reporting and assessment for families affected; and emphasise[...]

The Alternative Business Awards returned for the 6th time on Wednesday 19th June 2024. It was held at The Y Theatre and hosted by comedian Pat Monahan. The event provides an opportunity for the business community to come together, show their fun side, and help to raise funds to support the work of[...]

Family Lawyer Burnout: Is the Cost of Family Justice Becoming Unsustainable? Family lawyers are increasingly questioning whether they have a sustainable future in the profession. A Guardian Australia investigation reported that experienced family lawyers were leaving private practice—or considering[...]

In a recent case in the family court, the ‘millionaire’s defence’ was considered in the midst of proceedings relating to child maintenance between unmarried partners. The term describes circumstances in which a party is so exceptionally wealthy that they can argue the claim can be[...]

The prevalence of spy cameras and surveillance devices in domestic settings, particularly in the UK, is a cause for concern. Mainstream retailers and online platforms like Amazon and eBay have made it disturbingly easy for individuals to obtain these devices, often disguised as innocuous household[...]

It is the 29th of February, a leap year. This extra day only comes around every 4 years but why? It takes 365 1/4 days for the Earth to rotate around the sun but the calendar year is only 365 days so every 4 years, we add an extra day to keep everything straight. If […]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 8: Generalisation of Animosity The generalisation of animosity involves extending mistreatment and rejection not only towards the alienated parent but also towards their family and friends. This phenomenon reflects the toxic ripple effects of parental alienation,[...]

Parental responsibility means that a person is responsible for the care and wellbeing of their child and is expected to make important decisions about the child’s life. All birth mothers have parental responsibility for their child from the moment of birth. This can only be removed if the child[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 7: Borrowed Scenarios “Borrowed scenarios” in the context of parental alienation refer to instances where a child utilises phrases, narratives, or information that are beyond their age-appropriate knowledge or experience, suggesting that they[...]

As 2023 staggers towards an end… It seems appropriate to round off the year with some commentary about what we have been up to and what our arenas are doing. For the clients who have finished their case and do not need us anymore, we say good luck and hope life is fair to you […]