Covid-19 & Divorce or Separation: DO I WAIT UNTIL IT IS OVER?
This the first of two articles advising families on how to deal with potentially difficult situations that may be affecting…
Covid-19 & Child Contact: Parents are told not to exploit the lockdown
Separated couples exploiting the Covid-19 lockdown to stop an ex-partner from seeing their child could face court action. Sir Andrew…
One in Five Adults were abused as a child
An analysis conducted by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that a staggering one in five adults were abused…
Covid-19 & Domestic Abuse: we can help you quickly obtain a Court Protection Order
The BBC reported on 6th April 2020 that the National Domestic Abuse Helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls…
Covid-19 & Divorce: Can you get divorced during the lockdown
Going through a divorce or separation is a stressful time in normal circumstances. However, we are not in normal circumstances….
Covid-19 & Family Courts: remote hearings
There’s been a flurry of new guidance in response to the pandemic and many of our clients are asking what…
Covid-19 Lockdown: Domestic abuse is likely to increase – but help is available!
The outbreak of Covid-19 has primarily affected the economy, our National Health Service and caused societal instability. The Prime Minister’s…
Covid-19 & compliance with Family Court Child Arrangement Orders
How to talk to your child about Covid19: “Provide facts about what has happened, explain what is going on now…
The risks of living with your unmarried partner without a co-habitation agreement
Over 269,000 unmarried couples in the East Midlands are at risk of losing everything if the relationship breaks down A…
In a divorce you are no longer guaranteed 50% equal shares of your assets
When couples Divorce, they are free to reach their own agreement as to how their assets should be divided. This…