Family, Care and Divorce

Family Law Solicitor, Jo Taylor discusses common terms that are used during the Social Services Initial Intervention… Child in Need   Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 imposes a general duty on every Local Authority to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need; and so far as is […]

  ‘What Is A Section 7 Report?’ and ‘What If I Don’t Agree With A Section 7 Report?’ Family Law Solicitor Leonnie Watson discusses in her latest blog…. A ‘Section 7 Report’ is a report that has been ordered under Section 7 of the Children Act 1989. This type of report is prepared by an […]

In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor Melissa Knight discusses whether journalists are able to report about family court proceedings and the new pilot scheme initiated by the Family Law President, Sir Andrew Munby, which came into place this year with a view to achieving greater transparency in family cases… Can Journalists Report About My […]

‘Will I face a fine if I don’t go to mediation?’ Family Law Solicitor Leonnie Watson discusses in her latest blog…. The Government has launched a ‘consultation’ on a proposal for separating couples considering whether, in cases, they should face fines if they do not make a “reasonable” attempt to try mediation before escalating matters […]

In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor Leonnie Watson discusses the division of assets during divorce and whether the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is outdated… Whilst the starting point for the division of assets is 50/50, when you first meet with a solicitor, it is likely that they will advise that without financial disclosure, they […]

Like the rest of the nation you may have been gripped by the BBC crime drama series, Happy Valley. In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Sheffield discusses Special Guardianship Orders and Catherine’s relationship with grandson Ryan….. Over the years we have watched PC Catherine Cawood in her role as Sergeant but also in […]

In his latest blog, Family Law Solicitor, Adrian Rose disscusses ‘Cohabiting Couples & The Myth of the Common Law Spouse’ and how this may effect you… Information from the 2021 Census is being considered and released, and it shows that cohabiting couples continue to be the fastest-growing family type in the UK. But unlike divorce, […]

Adrian Rose, Family Law Solicitor & Mediator discusses the importance of being honest during financial disclosure throughout the divorce process…. A recent decision of the Family Court has shone the spotlight on an issue that occurs regularly when couples separate and divorce where one feels that the other has not been honest during financial disclosure […]

Earlier this week, the legal age of marriage in England and Wales increased to 18, Family Law Solicitor Fiona Moffat discusses in her latest blog…. Finally, some legislation that brings a smile to the face. On the 27th February 2023, the Legal age of marriage or entering into a civil partnership increased from 16 years […]

Valentine’s Day isn’t always hearts and roses for all couples, particularly those that are separating. Family Law Solicitor and Mediator, Adrian Rose, discusses the flip-side of Valentine’s Day in his latest blog…. Instead of feeling sadness at seeing Valentine’s shop displays, newly-separated couples are being encouraged to get in touch on 14th February for help […]