Family law
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Whether you’re in the first throes of a blossoming relationship or facing the prospect of an unravelling marriage, it’s a good idea to get early legal advice to protect your interests, as well as those of your children, if you have them.
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Family law news
Government commits to 6th April for introduction of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act
After months of discussion and speculation, the government has now confirmed the date that the "no fault" divorce law will commence. Expected in the autumn some are disappointed that the date has been set for 6th April 2022. However this does give families and...
Lockdown Impact on Married Couples
The easing of lockdown may have been the catalyst for the announcement by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife that they were heading for divorce and separate lives, with data from Google showing a surge in searches for divorce guidance as restrictions were relaxed....
Justice for families – a couple had their baby taken away as tiny bruises were spotted at an health check.
Wollens partner Rachel Carter who specialises in assisting parents accused of harming their children, acted for the family in a case reported in yesterday’s Sunday Times (May 16th 2021). Rachel said the case was far from isolated. In the past year she has concluded 22...
The Domestic Abuse Bill is set to become law
The Domestic Abuse Bill is one of 16 Bills which have received Royal Assent – the ‘landmark’ Domestic Abuse Act is designed to strengthen protection for those who experience domestic abuse and to increase measures available to tackle perpetrators. Rebecca Procter,...
Prenuptial agreements – why should you consider having one ?
One of the many consequences of the lockdown over the last 12 months has been that couples planning to marry in 2020 or 2021 have had to delay their weddings. This however has provided them with an opportunity to further reflect on how they may wish to manage their...
Accreditation for family law divorce expert Sabina
Family Law Consultant Sabina Smith Congratulations to Sabina Smith, solicitor and Family Law Consultant in our Exeter office, who has successfully passed https://resolution.org.uk/ accreditation for Pensions on Divorce. Sabina is one of only 23 solicitors nationally...
Review of children’s social care system launched
Trainee Family Law solicitor John Mousicos takes a look at the the latest independent review of the children's social care system. It is a common claim that politicians running for office do not do what they say they will do, once they are elected. The truth is...
Ask for ANI
British pharmacies launched a codeword during January 2021 to tackle a feared spike in domestic violence during lockdown, telling victims to “Ask for ANI” at the counter to secretly summon help. The scheme is backed by the Government and Safeguarding Minister Victoria...
Child Arrangement Orders and Self-isolation
When parents do not agree on child arrangements after separation, many of them will turn to the courts to decide with whom their child or children will live and how frequently and for how long they will spend time with the other parent. Child Arrangement Orders are...
Keeping Christmas positive when the family gets together
With the pandemic putting relationships under pressure and divorce rates recording their biggest percentage rise since 1972, family professionals and support groups are encouraging couples to focus on the wellbeing of the family over the festive season. Traditionally,...
