Representing Yourself in a Family Law Court...
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Jul - 2019
Can I represent myself in the Family Court of Law? Yes. A person who is not represented by a lawyer is referred to as a ‘Litigant in Person'...
Step Parent Responsibilty...
08
Jul - 2019
Step families are a common feature in modern day life. A step parent can acquire Parental Responsibility in certain circumstances...
What is a Death Bed Gift?
08
Jul - 2019
A Death Bed Gift known as donatio mortis causa is a gift made in anticipation of death and not a gift in a person’s Will.
An Exercise of Discretion: Pension Death Benefits
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Jun - 2019
What is an Expression of Wishes form? And what are the benefits or indeed drawbacks to having one? Matt Kelly explains in his latest blog post...
Seeking Support and Asking for Help
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Jun - 2019
Why might a child be taken into care? The most common reasons are alcohol/substance abuse, domestic abuse, mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Secrecy in the Family Courts
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Jun - 2019
The Family Court is anxious to improve access to the reporting of family proceedings in an effort to avoid accusations of secrecy & lack of accountability.
Equality in Marriage: What About Divorce?
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Jun - 2019
Divorce law for same-sex and opposite-sex couples - are the laws equal? This blog post explains why that is not currently the case in the UK...
Homeowner Fined Under Proceeds Of Crime Act For Cutting Back Tree
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May - 2019
A homeowner has been fined under the Proceeds Of Crime Act for cutting back a tree that blocked sunlight on to his property
A Child in Care: Where Will They Live?
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May - 2019
If the local authority has a care order for a child, whether this is an interim or final order, they will have parental responsibility for that child
Parental Alienation
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May - 2019
Parental alienation is a phrase that you may have come across. It is where one parent creates an unwarranted fear or hostility
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