No fault divorce: a light at the end of the tunnel 11th February 2019 Last week the Justice Secretary, David Gauke, announced that legal reforms would be put to MPs in an attempt to […] Categories: Uncategorized
What is a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting? 8th February 2019 When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
Emmerdale adoption storyline – what can Dawn do? 6th February 2019 For any avid Emmerdale fans, you may recognise the words: “Like I said Dawn, it’s not as simple as that. […] Categories: Adoption, Children
Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation? 5th February 2019 Within Children Act proceedings the children’s welfare is the paramount consideration and the Court has to take into account a […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Predisposed Marital Agreements 1st February 2019 With spring on the way, many people will be thinking about marriage – and many will already be planning their […] Categories: Pre-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
Common Law marriage is a myth 28th January 2019 It’s a fact that almost half of us still mistakenly believe that common law marriage exists. This year’s British Social […] Categories: Uncategorized
Family law specialists shortlisted for five awards 24th January 2019 The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in five awards categories in Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Legal Awards […] Categories: Uncategorized
Changes to domestic violence and the law 23rd January 2019 A new draft bill has just been announced which aims to better support victims and their families and pursue offenders. […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child? 22nd January 2019 Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child?With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Rachel Buckley from The Family Law Company explains the benefits of seeing a divorce lawyer 15th January 2019 When you’re separating, one of your first considerations is whether to instruct a lawyer. You may be worried about the […] Categories: Divorce & Finance