South West family law specialist shortlisted for prestigious national legal award 6th August 2021 The Family Law Company has been shortlisted for a prestigious Law Society Award, the highest accolade for law firms in […] Categories: Family Law Company News
Homelessness and domestic abuse – new measures under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 4th August 2021 On 5 July 2021, the Ministry of Justice announced one of its first measures to come into effect under the […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Family Procedure Rules amendments help minimise disproportionate costs 30th July 2021 The Family Law Company explains the new Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and why couples who are open throughout the divorce […] Categories: Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation
What is a contact centre and when may one be used? 23rd July 2021 This post explains what contact centres are and why in some circumstances they are helpful for parents. When a marriage […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Uncategorized
What is a parenting plan and are they useful? 22nd July 2021 Parents want their children to have a positive experience as possible during their separation or divorce and a parenting plan […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Cohabiting couples to benefit from changes to bereavement benefit rules 19th July 2021 On 15 July 2021, Baroness Stedman-Scott (Under Secretary of State at the DWP) set out plans to extend bereavement support […] Categories: Pre-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
Family law specialist expands in Cornwall 14th July 2021 The Family Law Company is extending its regional presence with the appointment of a new Cornwall-based Director. Lucy Theobald joins […] Categories: Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation, Farming Divorce
From military marriage misery to strength and security 30th June 2021 The stress of her husband’s addictions coupled with communication breakdown meant Rhoda felt trapped. Head of Divorce & Finance, Rachel […] Categories: Client Stories, Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation
The Future of Divorce… 18th June 2021 In this article, we look at the changes to divorce law in England and Wales. Currently, to obtain a divorce […] Categories: Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation
Devon’s leading family law firm is national finalist 24th May 2021 Family law specialist The Family Law Company has been chosen as a finalist in the Legal Aid Practitioners Group 2021 […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Legal Aid