No Fault Divorce To Become Law
19
Feb - 2019
Current divorce law in England and Wales does not allow one party to unilaterally decide to divorce... Government has announced that No Fault Divorce is to become Law in England and Wales.
Care Proceedings: How Long Do They Take?
23
Jan - 2019
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.
Family Law: Co-Founder of Moneysupermarket.com Discovers He is Not Biological Father
09
Jan - 2019
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.
Understanding the Legal Jargon in Family Court Proceedings...
07
Jan - 2019
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.
Jessica Barnett Earns Training Contract at Timms Solicitors.
17
Dec - 2018
Team Timms are thrilled to share the news that Jessica Barnett has accepted a Training Contract within our Family Department
Fairness and Pre-Nuptial Agreements
17
Dec - 2018
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
Domestic Violence at Christmas
05
Dec - 2018
Christmas is the most feared time of the whole year. Domestic violence rises significantly during the festive period. Not a year goes by when there isn’t a seasonal spike in incidents reported to the police.
Contact with Children in Care Over Christmas
04
Dec - 2018
Christmas contact is almost always an issue for parents of looked after children who are spending Christmas away from home, perhaps with foster carers.
Hearings in Care Proceedings
07
Nov - 2018
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.
Divorce, Adult Behaviour and the Effects on Children
16
Aug - 2018
When parents separate the problems that they have between them should not be inflicted upon their children but so often they are. Hostility between parents can lead to children becoming pawns in a distressing game, even if it isn’t intentional.
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