"GRABBING THE CASE BY THE SCRUFF OF THE NECK": CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE FAMILY DIVISION

For the second time in two days we are looking at a report from the Family Division, seeking inspiration for civil lawyers. The robust case management decisions by Holman J in Abuchian -v-Maksoud [2014] EWHC 3104(Fam)  are, in part, decisions in a civil case. It shows that clear directions can ensur...