When and How Families Apply for a Prohibited Steps Order If you’ve ever had the awful feeling that your co-parent is about to do something terrible – such as grab the kids and book a one-way ticket somewhere, or pull them out of school in mid-term – then you desperately need to know about the […]
Category: Family Law
Domestic Violence in Divorce: Protections in the Law and Claiming Justice
When it comes to divorce proceedings, as a skilled family law solicitor, one of the most poignant and urgent matters that we can deal with is domestic violence. Abuse can also be an important component of marital dissolution and has direct implications for the legal process of divorce. Any victim should take this very seriously, […]
The Science of Why Couples Break Up at Christmas
The festive season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, paradoxically sees a spike in christmas breakups. As the tinsel adorns the streets and carols fill the air, many couples find their relationships unraveling under the mistletoe. This phenomenon, perplexing as it may seem, has roots deeply entrenched in psychology, sociology, and the […]
Family-Friendly Legislation: The UK’s Progressive Leap
Empowering the Backbone In a commendable move, the UK government has solidified its stance on bolstering family-friendly rights through a trilogy of significant legislations. The Carer’s Leave Act 2023, the Protection From Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, and the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, are monumental steps towards creating a balanced […]
Can Solicitors use the “F” Word?
The birthrate in the United Kingdom is currently one of the lowest in the entire globe. It is general knowledge that people in the United Kingdom and other Western countries are delaying the beginning of their families. This trend can also be seen elsewhere in the West. In the past, legal firms had a naive […]