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New legal advice pilot (family law)
MoJ announcement in the family law corner of the room:
Families who are separating will benefit from early legal advice, greater use of mediation, and the continued rollout of an innovative pilot which better supports domestic abuse victims and children, following the government’s response to the Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation
More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/childrens-wellbeing-at-the-heart-of-family-court-reforms
A couple of reports on the MoJ announcement:
Government announces early legal advice pilot for separating couples
Compulsory family mediation plans shelved