by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | Family Law
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor HM Courts and Tribunal Service have released some guidance as to the family work that will be prioritised by the family courts. This guidance has been agreed with the President of the Family Law Division. The courts have categorised family...
by admin | Apr 22, 2020 | Family Law
By Louise Martin, Solicitor & Director The case of Barder is known in the family law world as a landmark case. It told us that, if something so significant occurs after a final financial remedy order is made (known as a Consent Order), that it invalidates the...
by admin | Apr 20, 2020 | Family Law
By Kim Mapperson Isolation is difficult enough with limited restrictions on when you are to leave the house. For some, this creates a risk of being victim to domestic abusive or coercive and controlling behaviour. Staffordshire Police have issued some useful...
by admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, News
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor For most right now this is a very surreal time, over the course of the last week the schools and nurseries have closed, entertainment and eateries closed, public gathering limited to 2 people apart from with those in your household. In an...
by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Marriage
Parliament’s website has confirmed that the dissolution of parliament and the forthcoming election means that the long awaited Domestic Abuse Bill and the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will not be progressed at this time, leading to substantial delays...
by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | Family Law, Marriage, Mediation, News, Separating
As a separated parent, it can be difficult to agree Christmas arrangements with the other parent. The perception of what is fair and even between you may be very different, and there may be wider family events to throw into the mix, as well as handovers, Christmas...
