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World's Children's Day 2020
A summary of key developments over the last 12 months in children’s rights in UK Law Established in 1954, Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th November each year. The purpose…
November 20, 2020
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divorce
Decree Nisi in a divorce – how long will this take?
With courts backlogged across the country and an increase in the number of litigants in person (people representing themselves) in private family proceedings, it can seem as though the divorce...
November 9, 2020
Opinion
Not just a day in court for Johnny Depp: reflections on a lengthy court battle
Johnny Depp has today lost High Court case against The Sun Newspaper for publishing an article stating that he is a “wife beater”. Mr Justice Nichol found that the newspaper...
November 2, 2020
Blog
divorce
Can an ex-spouse claim my assets after divorce?
It’s a common misconception in divorce proceedings that once the divorce process has been finalised, and the decree absolute obtained, that the financial matters between parties also conclude. This is...
October 8, 2020
Opinion
Essex Memorial: Families searching for Justice
On Saturday, 22 August, my colleague Nina Ali and I took an early train to Chelmsford to join Melanie Leahy and other bereaved families for a memorial service for their…
Domestic Abuse Bill leaves vulnerable survivors behind
The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-2021 is on its way through parliament. Despite the delay in its delivery, the Bill will implement much needed changes to increase protection for survivors...
September 10, 2020
Blog
Will The Court Listen To What My Child Wants?
Purpose of the Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 reinforced the principle that the welfare of the child must be paramount and the interests of the child should be…
August 19, 2020
Opinion
Relationship Breakdown in the Aviation Industry
Coronavirus has been brutal on the aviation industry. First planes were grounded and now there is the spectre of mass redundancies. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) estimates that at least…
July 17, 2020
Blog
divorce
Can I delay my Decree Absolute during a divorce to settle my finances
It is common misconception amongst many litigants that the divorce can only be finalised once all financial matters have been resolved. In actual fact the divorce can be finalised before...
July 13, 2020
Blog
Can I get a blameless divorce in the UK?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2020 concluded it’s passage through the House of Commons last week, thereafter receiving Royal Assent and will now become the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation...
July 3, 2020
Blog
Child Maintenance during Covid-19
The furloughing scheme was introduced on 1 March 2020 and will end later this October. In reality this means that a lot of people who have been furloughed will be...
June 23, 2020
Opinion
Support for children with brain injuries during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s life since lockdown came in to effect in March. People are working from home, children are being home-schooled, and movement has been severely restricted.
Phased opening of schools – what does it mean during these uncertain times?
As half term draws to an end, there will be many parents contemplating whether to send their children to school for the summer term. No doubts parents have read and...
May 29, 2020
Opinion
Child Arrangement Orders during Covid-19
With us being in the midst of this Covid-19 pandemic, people are increasingly experiencing difficulties with child care arrangements during the lockdown. Where there is a court order in place...
May 28, 2020
Opinion
child-law
divorce
Managing as separated parents during Covid-19
Covid-19 presents challenges for all separated parents whether they were previously married or cohabiting. It may be particularly hard for unmarried parents, who have relied on informal agreements as to...
May 27, 2020
Opinion
Domestic Abuse Bill changes announced
I am regularly instructed by those fleeing domestic abuse, who in most cases are turned away by local housing authorities for homeless assistance. For those not pregnant and without dependent...
May 21, 2020
Opinion
Lockdown Love: Marriage and Premarital Agreements
UK National Marriage Week is coming up from 11th to 17th May. Yet, at this current time in the UK, you cannot get married or register a civil partnership because…
May 11, 2020
Blog
Domestic abuse and COVID-19: Family courts deal with domestic abuse as a priority
Domestic abuse is dealt with by the courts in a number of ways. Under criminal law, perpetrators can be prosecuted for violent offences such as assault, battery or sexual offences,...
May 7, 2020
Opinion
Covid-19 and the risk of domestic abuse
The current Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event but domestic abuse sadly is not. In ‘normal’ times, an average of two women are killed by a current or former partner...
May 7, 2020
Blog
Covid-19: Family courts prioritise domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is dealt with by the courts in a number of ways. Under criminal law, perpetrators can be prosecuted for violent offences such as assault, battery or sexual offences,...
