Prior warnings from a judge to family lawyers that bringing unnecessary divorce cases to court have become increasingly pertinent, following Family Procedure Rule changes.
Solicitors firm, Family Law Partners, said that the recent modifications to family law procedures, effective from 29th April, are designed to ease burdens on courts, families, and financial resources, particularly given the increased court demands in the aftermath of Covid.
Outlined below are the key highlights of the revisions to family law procedures:
Encouragement for attending a mediation information assessment meeting (MIAM) before court application.
Clearer definitions of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) options.
Requirement for proof of attempts at NCDR or justification for court proceedings.
Increased court scrutiny of MIAM attendance and case suitability for NCDR.
Consideration of conduct when deciding legal costs based on NCDR attempts.
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