Pets, Fundraising and Rankings: Our round-up of news for October-2024

There was a lot of news we found interesting in September 2024, so we've put a few of the news posts on our LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages together and a reminder of our blogs.

From our blog:

Best foot forward: our LGFL charity fundraising events in autumn 2024

Our latest charity fundraising events include a 10k walk, wearing jeans to work, and a wonderful assortment of cakes to share with our office neighbours here at Wyvols Court.

Our Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners rankings - 2025 editions

Our rankings in the 2025 editions Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners are great, and we’re also the ONLY family law firm in the area with a Legal 500 Client Satisfaction Mark!

Pets and divorce: new laws, pet-nups and why your ex cannot steal your pet

Our latest article on who gets the pets in divorce or separation: how which of you gets the dog (or cat) may depend on if you were married or cohabiting.

And from our social media streams:

Schemes urged to reconsider their stance on charging divorce fees

“Some pension schemes have taken the bold step of waiving these fees altogether, others continue to pass the costs onto members – this does raise questions about fairness when another financial burden is being imposed on individuals during an already incredibly stressful time, and in a cost-of-living crisis,”

Angelina Jolie finally closes chapter on lengthy Brad Pitt divorce with new move — details

It may be finally over?

Want to have a closer look at UK justice? You can now

“HM Courts and Tribunals Service

@HMCTSgovuk

Our team at the Royal Courts of Justice recently opened the doors to visitors for a closer look at the justice system.

Attendees had the chance to learn more about justice, take a tour of the historic building and even try on judicial robes.”

Couple divorce three minutes after wedding following groom's comment

Probably the shortest lived marriage.

Number of individuals supported in domestic abuse safe accommodation rises by a quarter

Such a rise - 25% Good that support is there, but so sad that it is required.

Number of individuals supported in domestic abuse safe accommodation rises by a quarter

No more ‘alleges’ in Cafcass domestic abuse practice policy

"Words such as ‘claims’ or ‘alleges’ will no longer be used in reports to court as ‘it is for the court to determine the facts’, Cafcass said."

Government announces increase in magistrates' sentencing powers - again.

The lord chancellor has announced that magistrates are to get enhanced sentencing powers, 18 months after the last government abandoned a similar initiative.

Refuge highlight 92% increase in tech-facilitated abuse referrals in 2024 and call for prioritisation in VAWG strategy

“It is essential (to) include a commitment to tackling technology-facilitated domestic abuse, both from the government and financial institutions and big tech. Most survivors we support now have experienced some form of technology facilitated abuse"