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Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social · 3d

The senior family judge of England and Wales is to retire next April. Sir Andrew McFarlane, 71, president of the High Court family division since 2018, told the Commons justice committee yesterday that he had given six months’ notice of his plan to stand down.

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Family favourites

And universal disappointment at the China spy case collapse

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 4d

Reform of the Family Court before Parliament's Justice Committee.

Now up: the President of the Family Division.

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Justice Committee

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 5d

Better protection for victims at risk of violence as fee scrapped

From next month, survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer have to pay over £300 to ensure their abuser cannot track them down via public records.

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Better protection for victims at risk of violence as fee scrapped

From next month, survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer have to pay over £300 to ensure their abuser cannot track them down via public records.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 8d

"Prenup clarity"

My letter at page 12 of today's Law Society Gazette

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Law Society Gazette

Law Society Gazette - 24/10/2025

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 10d

Government reforms 'prioritise children’s safety'
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-... #FamilyLaw

Family law reforms 'prioritise children’s safety'

Changes hailed as 'landmark shift in how the legal system values safety, dignity, and truth'.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 10d

Government action to protect children from abusive parents

Children exposed to the family courts will be protected from harm under plans by the Government to repeal the presumption of parental involvement

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Government action to protect children from abusive parents

Children exposed to the family courts will be protected from harm under plans by the Government to repeal the presumption of parental involvement (22 October).

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks for the heads up. I shall correct the typo.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 17d

How Long Will My Family Law Matter Take To Resolve?
www.dextermontague.co.uk/news-insight... #FamilyLaw #Solicitor #NonCourtDisputeResolution #NCDR

How Long Will My Family Law Matter Take To Resolve? | Dexter Montague LLP

How Long Will My Family Law Matter Take To Resolve?

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 19d

I got an email to my work email address from a firm on Friday. It read "Dear [ ]". Yes, Dear blank.
As a Resolution member I always try & direct my correspondence to the person themselves: Dear Mr Bloggs/Dear Ms Bloggs. What do you do?

Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social · 19d

The Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, is advising lawyers to abandon the traditional salutation that many still use when writing letters to other law firms.

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Dear readers

Law firms advised to stop addressing each other as ‘Dear Sirs’

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 22d

Two-year delay in issuing court order leads to sanction for family judge

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Two-year delay over court order leads to sanction for judge

Judicial Conduct Investigations Office gives formal advice following complaint over child arrangement order.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 22d

"Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says"

Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member

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#DomesticAbuse

Removed: article

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 23d

"'Nothing short of tragic': Inside a family court"

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'Nothing short of tragic': Inside Ipswich family court

A judge criticises two parents as he halts a 10-year court battle over their children's future.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 23d

A new tool to help separating families avoid the stress of court.

ACE has developed a new online tool with the Ministry of Justice to give separating families the support and information they need to resolve disputes sooner.

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A new tool to help separating families avoid the stress of court

ACE has developed a new online tool with the Ministry of Justice to give separating families the support and information they need to resolve disputes sooner.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 25d

US property tycoon's £36m family home must be sold in bitter divorce battle, High Court judge rules

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US property tycoon's £36m family home must be sold in bitter divorce battle, High Court judge rules

Michael Fuchs has been locked in a bitter divorce battle with his ex after their split in 2020

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 25d

'Without the FDAC... I’d be dead': On the fringes at Labour in Liverpool

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'Without the FDAC... I’d be dead': On the fringes at Labour in Liverpool

Away from the main stage, Labour ministers and MPs attending the party conference heard about the benefits of problem-solving courts, and the plight of claimants left high and dry by bulk litigation firms.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · 26d

"Fighting economic abuse": BBC Sounds

Examples of Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship

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#DomesticAbuse

Business Daily - Fighting economic abuse - BBC Sounds

What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Oct 2

MoJ finally says 'I do' to wedding law reform

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MoJ finally says 'I do' to wedding law reform

Locations will have to meet strict standards and regulation will shift from buildings to the officiant.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Oct 2

'I brought my controlling and abusive ex-partner to justice'
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'I brought my controlling and abusive ex-partner to justice'

Emma Davey says she couldn't see a way out of the relationship and did not think she would survive.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 25

Rotting seagulls and 'maggots raining down': solicitors lay bare the condition of the courts estate

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Rotting seagulls and 'maggots raining down': solicitors lay bare the condition of the courts estate

Uxbridge magistrates and Manchester magistrates were the two lowest rated courts, according to Law Society survey.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 18

Baroness Hale on her stupendous, eye-opening life in the law: ‘People are capable of treating tiny children very, very badly’

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Baroness Hale on her stupendous, eye-opening life in the law: ‘People are capable of treating tiny children very, very badly’

She was the first female president of the supreme court, causing a ruckus when she ruled against Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament. Now she has written an insider’s take on the UK’s underfunded...

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 18

Free family law offer for all members of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 17

Family court sitting days to be cancelled in 2026 reshuffle

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Family court sitting days to be cancelled in 2026 reshuffle

Short hearings could be rescheduled and longer hearings double-listed in response to limited allocation.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 15

Parents who hid tracking devices in children’s gifts advised to ‘take stock’ after judge rejects their evidence

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Parents hid tracking devices in children's gifts, court hears

Family judge dismisses parent's evidence, finding devices were 'part of wider plan' to remove children from foster care.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 12

Action plan to cut 'unacceptable' family court waiting times

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Action plan to cut 'unacceptable' family court waiting times

Legal sector representative bodies highlight need for more invesment following shocking report from MPs on delays.

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Tony Roe @tonyroedivorce.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great! I look forward to seeing you again.