Family, Care and Divorce

‘Supported contact’ and ‘supervised contact’ are both used to enable parents and children to spend time together. Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Sheffield, discusses the differences in her latest blog… What is the difference? Supported Contact Supported contact typically occurs in a neutral setting such as a contact centre where there are staff present but the […]

Timms Solicitors, which has offices in Derby, Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby, have further expanded their private Family Law team with the appointment of Katie Copsey. Katie joins the Timms team with over 10 years experience in private family law, undertaking a variety of work including contact arrangements for children as well as divorce and financial […]

When it comes to Family Law, a strong foundation of evidence is crucial for a successful outcome. Timms Family Law Solicitor, Melissa Knight, discusses evidence gathering in Family Law and whether the Court can use material on an electronic device….. Can the Court use Material on my Electronic Device? Quite simply, the answer to the […]

In life many unpredictable things can happen but the best way to manage these unexpected events is to prepare for them. In her most recent blog, Isabelle Cartwright discusses ‘Testamentary Guardians’… If you are a parent, you ought to consider who would look after your child in the event of your death. Typically, parents choose […]

Timms Family Law Solicitor & Mediator, Adrian Rose, is urging separated parents to plan ahead for the school summer holiday regarding child arrangements. School holidays bring a change of routine. Living arrangements that work well in term-time can prove inadequate in the summer when these routines change. As an accredited Family Mediator, I’m often asked […]

  In her most recent blog Family Law Solicitor, Jo Taylor, discusses ‘What is a PLO and What Can I Expect?’… What is a PLO meeting? A PLO meeting is usually referred to as a Public Law Outline or a Pre-Proceedings Meeting. The meeting will consider what needs to be done to protect a child […]

When a child is made the subject of an Interim Care Order, the Local Authority has a duty to compile a Care Plan. This plan is shared with the child’s parents and sets out how the Local Authority will meet its legal obligation to provide a reasonable standard of care to the child. Why Do […]

Following on from a previous blog, Family Law Solicitor Jo Taylor, discusses common terms that are used during pre-proceedings… Child Protection Medicals A Child Protection Medical is a medical examination undertaken to assess if a child or young person has been injured as a result of abuse or neglect. The examination may include blood and […]

‘What is a parenting assessment?’ Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Sheffield discusses in her latest blog… There is no manual on how to be the “perfect parent” and you simply need to be “good enough” to keep your child or baby safe. Sadly, that is not always the case, and many children are at risk of […]

Following on from her previous blog ‘What Is Child Abuse’, Jo Taylor discusses what to do if you suspect a child is being abused… If a child reveals abuse what should I do? A child who is being abused might not realise what’s happening is wrong and they might even blame themselves. If a child […]