by admin | Oct 8, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, News
By Louise Martin, Head of Family & Family MediatorI attended a course recently on Child Inclusive Mediation at which a woman in her 20s, now a successful professional working in the city, gave a brief address to the delegates on her experience of her parents’...
by admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Elderly, Family Law, News
Paying for care – third party top-ups This article is the third of a series of articles looking at what you need to think about if you or someone close to you is likely to need residential or nursing care in the relatively near future. If you or a member of your...
by admin | Apr 12, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, News
A divorce can be amicable and can run smoothly if handled with a measure of understanding and an insightful and thorough approach during what can be a difficult time, and in sensitive circumstances. Here is some basic guidance on things to do: • Engage in mediation...
by admin | Mar 18, 2019 | Elderly, Family Law, News
The National Framework for NHC Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care This article is the second of a series of articles looking at what you need to think about if you or someone close to you is likely to need residential or nursing care in the relatively...
by admin | Feb 18, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Marriage, News
Family lawyers and clients alike can feel delighted by the news that the government has pledged reforming divorce law in the next Parliamentary session commencing in May. The current divorce law is enshrined in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the requirement for...
by admin | Nov 13, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
When an application is made to the court a Child Arrangements Order can determine who a child will ‘live with’ – this used to be known as Residence, and with whom they will ‘spend time’ – previously known as Contact. These types of Orders can cover the day to...