Mr Justice Mostyn, in a judgment given shortly before his retirement, looked at the issue of costs in James v Seymour [2023] EWHC 844 (Fam). Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Offences app now includes new sentencing guidelines for Perverting the Course of Justice and updated sentencing guidelines for Witness Intimidation. The guidelines are effective from 1 October 2023. Read more...

Many practitioners routinely recommend the OurFamilyWizard parenting app to their clients. We have included a letter mentioning the app in the Getting the matter underway folder of the Private Child Arrangements guide. We have also added a clause for orders called Form content – Co-parenting app order. Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Offences app now includes new offences created by the Public Order Act 2023. Read more...

A new Enclosure – Domestic violence orders document has been included in the Domestic Violence Orders guide. Read more...

Following a request from a user, we have added letters before action for three of the most common estate disputes. Read more...

As alternative dispute resolution processes creep towards becoming mandatory, we have published an article which can be used for in-house learning and development, or for clients to read and gain an understanding of the terminology and requirement to take part. Read more...

A new article has been published discussing the rise of Artificial Intelligence and asking if it could be useful, or likely to ruin the legal profession. We have one view; the Law Society has another. Only time will tell who is closer to the truth. Read more...

The Purchase of land guide now includes a new section on exchange of land transactions, often called a part-exchange, to be found in the less ordinary sales section. Additionally, a new Enclosure -Client completion checklist - Purchase can be sent to clients as a helpful checklist to lessen the stresses and strains of moving!

The Law Society has taken an uncharacteristically proactive step by issuing guidance to its members on advising their clients on the risks of climate change. Read more...

The Private Child Arrangements guide has been enhanced with information about family assistance orders, special guardianship orders, gender identity issues, the court reporting pilot and the Our Family Wizard co-parenting app.

The accelerated first appointment procedure enables clients to reduce costs and skip straight to a financial dispute resolution hearing if an agreement has been reached. Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Offences app now includes new and updated Sentencing Guidelines for a number of motoring offences, all of which are effective from 1 July 2023. Read more...

A new Looking to the Future commentary has been included in several relevant matter plans. In the ever-changing landscape of the legal industry, staying up to date with regulatory and legislative changes is crucial. These changes can greatly impact practice, and failing to keep up with them can put clients and firms at risk. By Lawyers already promises to be current, and now we are going further with this new commentary that anticipates what is to come. Read more...

Following feedback, we have added precedents for Variation of a domestic agreement and Termination of a domestic agreement. We have also reviewed the Cohabitation agreement and Nuptial agreement to add automation and efficiencies.