Did you watch this week's BBC panorama, DIY Justice? This programme highlighted the extent to which cuts to legal aid cuts have impacted upon everyday people.

Following the decision in Owens v Owens interim research findings have been published exploring how current divorce law works in practice.

On Friday, Court of Appeal Judges refused a woman's application for divorce from her husband of 40 years on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour.

Did you watch the extremely brave women and men tell their stories on last nights Beaten by My Boyfriend? The programme highlighted the severe and damaging effects of domestic violence on sufferers and the difficulties that people face in bringing perpetrators to justice.

On International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister announced, that funds of £20m would be made available to organisations tackling domestic violence and abuse.

The Justice Minister, Simon Hughes, announced last week that children aged 10 or over are to be given a greater chance to be heard within care proceedings about their future.

We are delighted to announce that Emily Fish has joined our Family team at our Halifax office as a Solicitor. Emily brings a wealth of experience in Family Law and she is a member of Resolution and the Law Society's Family Law Panel.

Legal actions against perpetrators of domestic violence are fast becoming a further ordeal for victims, even after the escape of an abusive relationship.