Reaching a financial agreement in divorce proceedings or relying on the Court to determine how the assets of your marriage will be divided has always required a certain degree of...
UK’s Exit From COVID-19 Lockdown Needs To Take Into Consideration The Rise In Domestic Abuse, According To Theresa May
Former Prime Minster, Theresa May, has said that the Government must take into consideration domestic abuse and mental health as it plans the UK’s eventual exit from the current coronavirus...
Paternity Disputes – What To Do If You Suspect You Are Not The Child’s Father
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were told that you are not related to a child you thought was your own? How do you prove/disprove paternity in...
Temporary Changes To The Family Procedure Rules – April To October 2020
If you are applying for a Child Arrangements Order during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic or asking the Court to enforce an existing order, you can still do this. The Court...
Are You A Parent Accused Of Non-Accidental Injury?
Being accused of injuring your child is one of the most terrifying accusations you can face, especially as there is a chance you might lose your child to the care...
Coronavirus – Divorce & Separation Questions
Financially, is now a good time to get divorced? With the impact on the economy of the Covid-19 pandemic, many people may find themselves in a financially less advantageous position....
What Happens If My Estranged Spouse Dies During The Course Of Our Divorce Proceedings?
The above question is thankfully an issue normally rarely experienced, but with the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps this topic is all the more relevant. Death in divorce What is already a...
Child Protection Section 47 Enquiries By The Local Authority – What Do They Mean?
Section 47 enquiries by a Local Authority happen when a report has been made to a Local Authority that a child is being abused or is at risk of abuse....
Local Authority Involvement & Keeping Your Child Safe During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The current lockdown enforced by the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in thousands of children across the country being home schooled. A number of these children are subject to involvement with...
Shaken Baby Syndrome – Are You Worried About Losing Your Children Because Of A Non-Accidental Injury?
What is shaken baby syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome usually refers to acute head injuries in young children. This could materialise in numerous ways, including a subdural haemorrhage and a retinal...
Covid-19 & Existing Divorce Cases
It has been widely reported that divorce rates are likely to rise as a result of Covid-19 and the accompanying lockdown. But what about those who are already in the midst...
Divorce Rates Set To Surge Due To Covid-19
With the coronavirus lockdown forcing many people to stay at home, countries around the world are reporting an increase in the rates of relationship breakdown and divorce. Undoubtedly, the UK...