The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced the Public Law Outline and with it, the 26-week time limit within which care proceedings should be concluded. The main reason for introducing it was to impose a time scale for decisions about the futures of children involved in care proceedings.
Timms Solicitors in Derby, Burton, and Swadlincote have been recognised by Cancer Research UK after facilitating over £6.6 million worth of gifts from people choosing to leave a legacy to the charity in their will through the Free Will Service.
The Co-founder of Moneysupermarket.com, Richard Mason, who divorced his wife 10 years ago has discovered that the three sons he raised as his own during their 20 year marriage are not his biological children. As with all matters relating to a financial settlement the individual circumstances of a case are considered.
Being faced with Court proceedings of any kind can be an extremely daunting experience for anyone. Proceedings involving your children can be even more emotive and challenging.
Do we have to get divorced straight away or can we just deal with the finances? Will I get more money if my ex has committed adultery? You can find the answers in our latest blog...
Team Timms are thrilled to share the news that Jessica Barnett has accepted a Training Contract within our Family Department
Pre-Nuptial Agreements have been in the news a great deal in recent years. It is important to consider fairness and take into account the needs of the financially weaker spouse. This should also be reviewed on a regular basis
Christmas contact is almost always an issue for parents of looked after children who are spending Christmas away from home, perhaps with foster carers.
Christmas is a notorious time for the housing market to grind to a halt. If you’re looking for your selling/buying process to be speedy, it’s important that you consider this when you decide to move.
Hearings in the Family Court are private. The press cannot attend. Only the parties and their legal representatives can come into the Courtroom. You cannot bring a family member or friend with you unless there is a very good reason and the Court agrees that it is appropriate to do so.
