Legal news
- in the category: family-child law
Civil partnership law to come in "as soon as possible"
Minister in pledge to MSPs as bill passes stage 3
Provide for complex cases: Faculty cohabitant response
Submission calls for clearer policy in Act, and flexible powers for court
Clan Childlaw "disappointed" at relevant persons decision
Law centre believes too much left to discretion over children's hearings
Children's hearings could open to all under-18s
Ministers consult on extending reach of support system
Views sought on working of virtual children's hearings
Survey seeks to understand experiences of everyone involved
Contact complaints soar in lockdown: Shared Parenting
Parent support organisation reports 81% rise in helpline calls
English Family Court paper sees disruption till 2021
President sets out requirements during "long road" to normal working
Mental health law needs more focus on young: Faculty
Review submission calls for more tailored provisions to safeguard rights
Children Bill passes first Holyrood stage
All-party support for principles of reform bill
Bill for mixed sex civil partners passes first stage
MSPs support general principles without division
Commission extends deadline for cohabitation responses
Extra month allowed for submissions due to COVID-19
Government to publish guidance on emergency marriages
Someone close to death, or due to be sent overseas, could be given licence