Domestic violence; when the Court makes a mistake 29th March 2018 I recently acted for a mum who told me that she had suffered a miscarriage of justice. Some years previously […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse and Occupation orders – What you can do 10th April 2017 The recent news that Mel B, so long synonymous with ‘girl power’, had to take out a restraining order in […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Murder of Claire Hart deemed ‘understandable’ 22nd August 2016 A recent report in the Guardian newspaper explores the media reporting surrounding the murder of Claire Hart and Charlotte Hart. Claire […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Child Protection Planning Part 1 – What does it all mean? 30th April 2015 Our experienced Trainee Legal Executive, Ilke Hatter, in our Exeter office reviews the child protection procedure: No parent wants to […] Categories: Uncategorized
One small step for victims of domestic abuse… 19th September 2014 The eyes and ears of the Family Law Legal Profession and those Domestic Violence Support Service Providers have been focused […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
The outcome for children in care 26th August 2014 Under the Children Act 1989, a child is defined as “looked after” by the local authority, or as we more […] Categories: Children, Just Kids, Support & Resources
The effects of domestic abuse 23rd July 2014 Earlier this month the Plymouth Herald splashed on the story of how a city bus driver had been sentenced to life imprisonment […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
The forgotten Victims of Domestic Abuse 29th May 2014 A recent advert exposes our shocking attitude towards male domestic violence. Frightening statistics show how 38% of domestic abuse victims […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence – A Shocking Truth 23rd May 2014 The BBC recently released an article reporting on the apparent increase in the number of people who die as a […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
What is a DVPN or a DVPO? 21st May 2014 On 6th June, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, along with all other Police Forces in England and Wales will have additional […] Categories: Domestic Abuse