Practice Direction 12J – Domestic Violence was established on the 2nd October 2017 to increase the awareness of domestic violence and the effect it has on children. Its purpose is to provide clear steps for the court to follow so that when domestic abuse is...
Given the current climate, there is an increased risk to the safety and well-being of women, men and children who are at risk of experiencing domestic violence during the coronavirus outbreak. Recent measures announced to tackle coronavirus, such as the order to stay...
This week 20th – 24th January 2020 is Family Mediation Week. Mediation is a conversation worth having. John Taylor, chair of the Family Mediation Council said ‘it is not surprising that so many people who attend a first meeting with a mediator chose to go on to...
Monday 2nd December 2019 brought with it the option to acquire rights for mixed-sex cohabiting couples. It has long been a concern for many that couples who cohabit (for whatever length of time) do not possess the same rights as married couples, even though living...
The festive period can be a time of great stress for separated parents and the children of divorced parents. Both parents will want to spend time with their children over the Christmas period, and the child or children will want to see them just as much. Working out...
Increasingly more couples are choosing to live together rather than get married. Recent data from the Office of National Statistics shows that cohabitation has increased by up to 25% over the last decade. Many people believe that if they live with a partner for a...
