Blog: Family

Campaigning for change This announcement comes after years of campaigning by domestic abuse organisations which has highlighted that the presumption has allowed perpetrators of domestic abuse to use the Family…

What is Domestic Abuse? The term ‘domestic abuse’ includes any behaviour which is abusive, including but not limited to physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and coercive and controlling…

We know that coming into the office or speaking to a solicitor for the first time can be daunting, but we want to make sure that you have the…

Common law marriage There is a common myth that unmarried couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples because they are in a ‘common law marriage’….

Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements. The first…

Solicitors tend to see an increase in the number of new enquires about divorce in January, a trend resulting in January being dubbed ‘divorce month’ by the media. Below…

What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a type of injunction issued by the Family Court in the UK. It prevents a person (typically a former partner or…

Christmas is always seen as a joyous time of year to celebrate with family and those we love. However, whilst this is true for many families, Christmas can also put…

What Is Parental Responsibility (PR)? Parental responsibility is the right of a person to make decisions regarding a child, the Children Act defines PR as ‘all the rights, duties, powers,…

Christmas is a time for happiness, joy and celebration for lots of people. However, it can be a time of fear and sadness for many people as a result…