Video-witnessed wills legislation extended
Video-witnessed wills legislation extended During the pandemic, the government introduced legislation allowing the witnessing of wills over Skype and Zoom. Earlier this week, the government announced an extension of this legislation until January 2024. For [...]
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme January 2022
Mediation@SRB are participating in the Ministry of Justice Children Mediation Voucher Scheme of £500 per family.
Family Mediation Week 17- 21 January 2022
Family Mediation Week 17- 21 January 2022 The Family Mediation Council is launching Family Mediation Week on 17 to 21 January 2022. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of family mediation and of the [...]
Property News: Inauguration Of New Conveyancing Forms
A number of conveyancing forms have been launched to increase the amount of property information available. Read on to learn more about new conveyancing forms.
Government Introduces New Cyber Laws
The UK government introduced the PSTI, the law requires digital tech businesses to ensure they meet new cyber security standards. Read on for more details.
Government Introduces New Legislation For Carers
The government has introduced new legislation for carers. It has resulted from a consultation, that recognised the challenge of work and caring responsibilities.
The Whiplash Reforms: Are they working?
The government's online portal, 'Official Injury Claim' (OIC) went live at the end of May. So, it needs to be asked, are the whiplash reforms working?
Government Starts Consultation on Making Flexible Working the Default Position
In 2019, the government committed to supporting flexible working and is introducing measures to help ‘make flexible working the default’ within reason.
The Age Of Digital Divorce
Covid-19 all our lives online. Divorce proceedings were no exception. Although many in-person services have now resumed, digital divorces remain the way forward.
Excess Money-Gifting
The events of the last year have of course given rise to well-documented stories of personal tragedy and hardship. However, there has been one unintended consequence of the situation that has started to receive more [...]
A Fond Farewell to Valued Colleagues & Friends
A Fond Farewell to Valued Colleagues & Friends Outstanding contribution. Time stands still for nobody and that truism is confirmed as we announce the retirement of two SRB colleagues and friends, Iain Leslie and [...]
Family Mediation Week | 18th-22nd January 2021
Family Mediation Week | 18th-22nd January 2021 Taking place from 18-22 January 2021, Family Mediation Week aims to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families manage their issues collaboratively and productively. [...]
Settlement Agreements and Furlough
As the end of Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme approaches fast (31st October 2020), we focus here on the option that employers have of using a settlement agreement in order to manage their workforce requirements [...]
No-fault Divorces in England and Wales
No-fault Divorces in England and Wales The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has passed in the House of Commons. Under the proposed law, the reason for Divorce will be simplified to the marriage has [...]
The Co-Parent Hub
The Co-Parent Hub The Hub is a resource for parents created by Children and Family CourtAdvisory and Support Service (Cafcass), The Ministry of Justice and OnePlusOne. Parents can find information about Separated Parents Information Programme [...]