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The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations.
From Cecilia Parker Aranha, Director, Consumer Protection Date: 9 October…
Child maintenance consultation extended to allow more time for engagement from external organisations.
Government to fund mandatory mediation for separating couples.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance could face curfews, as Ministers plan new powers for the Child Maintenance Service.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New electronic system to modernise the way marriages are registered.
Divorcing couples will no longer have to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage as a Bill that seeks to reduce family conflict enters Parliament today (7 January 2020).
As the country prepares for celebrations to bring in the New Year, thousands of opposite-sex couples will today (31 December 2019) also be celebrating the formalisation of their relationships with a civil partnership.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the welfare of separated parents and their children.
Biggest shake up of divorce laws in 50 years aimed at reducing conflict and supporting children and families.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New legislation to overhaul divorce law and reduce family conflict.
Twelve organisations helping to improve the lives of LGBT people have won government funding
Couples wishing to divorce will soon benefit from a less confrontational process, under proposals confirmed by the Justice Secretary David Gauke.
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