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Posted by Emma McMorrow, Associate
In divorce proceedings where spouses are unable to agree terms, the family court has the power to decide upon an appropriate financial settlement which meets the parties’ needs. For many separating couples a significant part of their financial settlement will be concerned with the matrimonial home.
Posted by Zoe Robinson, Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Zoe Robinson explains the impact of lockdown on the prevalence of domestic violence in the UK, and details some of the support available for victims.
Posted by Emma McMorrow, Associate
As well as the disruption it has caused to businesses, the economy and every day life for many around the globe, one of the other impacts of Covid-19 has been the postponement or cancellation of weddings.
Posted by Monicka Rai, Associate
Lockdown measures put in place by the Government during the coronavirus pandemic have meant many families, across the world, have spent significantly more time together than they usually would. This will, understandably, put a strain on many relationships during this difficult and unusual time.
Posted by Zoe Robinson, Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow)
With a victim of domestic abuse bringing her case to the High Court to demand a judicial review of legal aid criteria, Zoe Robinson explains why change is needed.
Posted by Emma McMorrow, Associate
Recently there has been a notable rise in levels of domestic abuse. MPs across the political parties have demanded that an action plan aimed at tackling these increased levels is implemented urgently, warning that without intervention, society will be dealing with the consequences for a generation.
Posted by Sandra Boakye,
The Coronavirus bill introduces a wide variety of emergency powers that are set to have a huge impact on support for disabled people, their carers, and their families.
Posted by Clizia Motterle, Solicitor
Contributing authors: Katherine Lauder
As social distancing and self-isolation rapidly become the new normal, we are very mindful that not everybody is able to retreat to the safety of their home. Adjusting to confinement is proving challenging for all of us but lockdown can have dramatic consequences for individuals in abusive relationships, who suddenly find themselves confined with their abuser, often without respite.
Posted by Zoe Robinson, Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Contributing authors: Clizia Motterle and Katherine Lauder
As social distancing measures become embedded into our daily lives, what do you do if you are co-parenting and wish to maintain shared contact? Our team of specialist Children lawyers have put together this simple guide to help parents understand a little more about how they can effectively manage the situation.
Posted by Laura Podger, Solicitor
Last night the Government announced further and more stringent measures in the fight against the virus. We have no doubt this caused immediate concern for those among us co-parenting children when separated.
Posted by Paola Cuffolo, Trainee Solicitor
HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has recently rolled out a scheme, initially piloted by a few firms, on a national level, allowing solicitors access to the online divorce service previously only available to individuals. So what are the advantages of divorcing online, and why should you get a solicitor to do what you can do yourself?
Posted by Zoe Robinson, Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Domestic Abuse has been a constant in the headlines recently, from questions over whether Brexit will affect the Domestic Abuse Bill to considering what domestic abuse actually means, to its link with Mental Health and wellbeing.