Family, Care and Divorce

Living together without marriage? A cohabitation agreement could be the key to financial security. Family Law Solicitor, Leonnie Watson discusses cohabitation agreements in her most recent blog… What Is A Cohabitation Agreement? A cohabitation agreement is a written contact between two people who are in a relationship and live together or who are going to […]

Navigating the financial complexities of divorce can be overwhelming. Family Lawyer, Katie Copsey discusses the ins and outs of ‘Financial Settlements on Divorce’ in her latest blog… Equality & Need in a Financial Settlement After Divorce When a marriage or civil partnership comes to an end, there are often many challenges to navigate. One of […]

Within Court Proceedings, many complex terms and abbreviations are often used, including the mention of a Part 25 application but what does this actually mean? Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer discusses ‘Section 13 of the Children and Families Act 2014’ and ‘Part 25 applications’ in her latest blog… What is a Part 25 application? A Part […]

‘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 […]