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Direct Access for Barristers

By jack

Public Access Guidance for Lay Clients

Introduction



1. The purpose of this guidance is to explain how the Public Access scheme works,

and to show how members of the public (“lay clients”) can use it to instruct barristers

directly.



What is Public Access?



2. The Public Access scheme allows members of the p...
26.01.25 07:27 AM - Comment(s)

Finding Of Fact Family Hearings 

By jack

 In family law, finding of fact proceedings can be an important tool in resolving disputes between parties. These proceedings are used to establish the facts of a case when there is a dispute about what happened or what the truth is. A finding of fact proceeding involves a hearing where evidenc...

22.12.24 01:06 PM - Comment(s)

Over view of Children Act 1989 

By jack

The Children Act 1989 is a pivotal piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that governs the welfare of children. It was enacted to reform and simplify the law relating to children and families, focusing on ensuring that children's needs are met in the context of parental responsibility and legal ...

20.12.24 03:32 PM - Comment(s)

Non Molestation in the Family Court 

By jack

A non-molestation order is a type of injunction under the Family Law Act 1996 designed to protect individuals and their children from domestic abuse, harassment, or violence. These orders are often dealt with in the County Court in England and Wales during family proceedings. Below is a detailed exp...

09.12.24 11:02 AM - Comment(s)

The First Tier Property Tribunal

By jack

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in England and Wales handles a variety of property-related disputes and matters. It is divided into three divisions:

1. Residential Property

This division deals with disputes relating to residential properties, including:

  • Rent disputes (e.g., disputes over ren...
04.12.24 04:41 PM - Comment(s)