Timms Blog: Family, Care and Divorce

3 minute read

01 Dec - 2020

Timms Family Law expert discusses care proceedings and where a child may be placed....

What Do I Do If My Viability Assessment Is Negative? Part 2

3 minute read

22 Oct - 2020

Following on from their first blog 'What Can I Expect If The Local Authority Carry Out A Viability Assessment', Timms Family Law expert, discusses what to do if the viability assessment is negative....

What Are My Rights To Privacy?

4 minute read

13 Oct - 2020

In care proceedings, the Court’s paramount consideration is the welfare of the child. In their latest blog, Timms Family Law expert, discusses safety and a right to privacy...

Cafcass Positive Co-Parenting Programme ('CPPP')

By Jessica Barnett

3 minute read

13 Oct - 2020

In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor, Jessica Barnett, talks about the new Cafcass Positive Co-Parenting Programme (CPPP)...

The Impact Of The Harm Report

5 minute read

08 Oct - 2020

What is the harm report and what, if any, impact will it have on the family justice system? Timms Family Law expert discusses in their latest blog...

Co-Parent Hub Launched

By Adrian Rose

2 minute read

20 Aug - 2020

Cafcass has worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Justice and OnePlusOne to launch the Co-Parent Hub, a free online resource for separated families linking together expertise from across the family justice system.

What Are Nightingale Courts?

By Fiona Moffat

3 minute read

19 Aug - 2020

What are Nightingale Courts? Will they help with the backlog caused by Covid-19? Head of Timms Family Law, Fiona Moffat, discusses in her latest blog...

What Happens If I Reconcile With My Ex-Spouse?

3 minute read

11 Aug - 2020

It is quite common these days for parties to divorce but perhaps not so common for them to then reconcile. It will be interesting to see whether the lockdown restrictions make any difference to this situation.

What rights do I have to stay in a property if I am not married to my partner?

By Jessica Barnett

8 minute read

13 Jul - 2020

Find out your rights to stay in a property if you're not married. Learn how UK courts handle cohabiting disputes, house sales, and children’s needs

Special Guardianship Order Changes - July 2020

By Fiona Moffat

3 minute read

09 Jul - 2020

Special Guardianship Orders were introduced in 2005 and since that time the court has seen an increase in their use. They are seen as an alternative to providing permanence for children rather than the use of Adoption Orders.