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In depth guides for people going to a court about a family issue
Published 21/02/2017
Advicenow have created a series of easy-to-use step-by-step guides for people struggling to deal with family issues. Mary Marvel, Head of Policy and Communications at Law for Life, explains how the guides work and where to find them.
RCJ Advice – Self Booking Appointments
Published 17/02/2017
RCJ Advice are pleased to have developed and started a new online triage and self-booking service which enables clients to book their own appointments online at a time that suits them within availability.
Volunteering opportunities with RCJ Advice.
Published 17/02/2017
For anyone interested in volunteering at RCJ advice we have an “about us” brochure for information on roles available and a standard application form. RCJ Advice is a unique Citizens Advice service covering legal services in the Royal Courts of Justice and Central London Family Court and deliver Citizens Advice Islington. We are able to provide a wide range of volunteer experience.
Make Our Rights Reality
Published 15/02/2017
Make Our Rights Reality (MORR) is a national project from Youth Access which teaches young people about their rights and gives them a voice to challenge injustice.
New Personal Support Units
Published 14/02/2017
New PSU services in 2016 include Bournemouth, Chester, Newport and West London Family Court: these services are currently part-time, and opening hours vary, so please check the PSU website for details.
Welsh Government set out plan to improve advice services
Published 14/02/2017
The Welsh Government has just published an Information and Advice Plan, working together with the National Advice Network and others. It sets out how they aspire to work together to improve access to the quality assured services which people need. Published December 2016.
‘Using a barrister’ guide from the Bar Standards Board.
Published 14/02/2017
The Bar Standards Board has developed a comprehensive guide for consumers about what to expect from a barrister. ‘Using a barrister’ features useful information to help consumers understand what a barrister is, what they do and how they may be able to help.
Spotlight on: Norfolk’s Family Court Support Service (FCSS)
Published 14/02/2017
Judi Lincoln, Advice & Volunteer Manager at the Norfolk Community Law Service tells us about their Family Court Support Service (FCSS) for private law, child contact matters.
