Survivors of domestic abuse and the Family Justice System

Survivors of domestic abuse and the Family Justice System

Earlier this year, King’s Legal Clinic invited Jenny Beck KC (Hon) to speak at a panel event alongside Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, and Mandip Ghai, Senior Legal Officer at Rights of Women, to discuss survivors of domestic...
Are Menopausal Wives Short-Changed on Divorce?

Are Menopausal Wives Short-Changed on Divorce?

FARHANA SHAHZADY   As a woman of a certain age and family lawyer at Beck Fitzgerald, I’ve been following closely the menopause movement and in particular the brilliant work being done by some of the leading clinicians in this area including Dr Louise Newson....
Family Justice Council Publishes Key Guidance on Neurodiversity

Family Justice Council Publishes Key Guidance on Neurodiversity

Family Justice Council Publishes Key Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System Today, the Family Justice Council has published essential new guidance for practitioners on neurodiversity within the Family Justice System. This marks a significant turning...
Resolution podcast, reluctance, resistance and refusal

Resolution podcast, reluctance, resistance and refusal

Listen to the latest Resolution podcast featuring Jenny, Jaime Craig, and Zoe Fleetwood as they explore the complex dynamics of children who exhibit reluctance, resistance, or refusal to spend time with a parent during separation, along with the issue of parental...
New guidance around parental alienation a significant step forward

New guidance around parental alienation a significant step forward

New guidance from the Family Justice Council represents a significant step forward when dealing with cases involving allegations of ‘alienating behaviour’. I am pleased to have contributed to this important workstream alongside my respected colleagues on FJC. The...
Domestic abuse awareness…much to be done

Domestic abuse awareness…much to be done

Two days ago, we saw the announcement that, under Jade’s law, parental responsibility will now be automatically suspended for parents who have been sentenced for killing someone they shared parental responsibility with. We welcome this announcement and what it...