As family justice becomes more open and transparent, more judgments are being published, writes Beverley Morris, partner and head of London family team, HCR Law. This raises concerns about privacy among those using the courts and is driving them to consider more out-of-court options, such as private financial dispute resolution (private FDR)
Morris writes: ‘Privacy is of paramount importance to most clients. We cannot now assure them, at the outset of their case, that their decision will not be reported.’
She highlights that private FDRs ‘are not the preserve of the wealthy’—it is a competitive market and costs have reduced over time.
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