Coronavirus – rise in domestic abuse incidents during Covid-19 outbreak
As previously feared, there has been a rise in domestic abuse incidents during the coronavirus outbreak, a police leader has warned.
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Coronavirus (Covid-19), domestic abuse and violence
As more and more people are socially isolated by being in lockdown at home, for people who have experienced domestic abuse and or violence, social distancing and on-going Government guidance for everyone to work from and stay at home wherever possible, means that unfortunately for some, they are in turn being trapped to live with an abuser.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak poses dilemma for parents with child arrangement orders
With all schools on the verge of closing and with NHS advice being that people should observe social distancing and isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic, those parents and others with Child Arrangements Orders in their favour to adhere to are undoubtedly asking themselves how best to deal with issues that now arise that make it difficult to comply with such arrangements.
Parental alienation – cases where children are resisting or refusing spending time with a parent
One of my favourite television programmes at the moment is Silent Witness. In case you’re not aware, Silent Witnessis a drama series (now on to its 23rd series) about a team of forensic pathologists who through the wonders of science and technology go about solving various crimes and misdemeanours, played out over two night on BBC One.
What is a D81 Statement of Information for a consent order?
Not every divorce or separation requires the Court to be employed to resolve financial matters arising from the breakdown of a relationship.
Is your surname different from your children?
We recently wrote in a separate article about how before too long, the Summer Holiday period will be upon us and schools will be getting ready then to close for the six-week break.
How do you explain divorce to children?
No one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. The end of a marriage typically unleashes a flood of emotions including then anger, grief, anxiety and fear. Sometimes, these feelings can rise up when you least expect them, catching you off guard. Such a response is normal, and over time, for adults, usually the intensity of the these feelings will then subside.
New family court in Newcastle upon Tyne
Work to bring the civil, family and tribunal hearings into one accessible building at the Civic Centre found in Newcastle city centre continues unabated. The new courthouse is expected to open by 2020.
Avoiding summer holiday contact issues – how to make it work
With the May half-term school holiday now a distant memory, and only a matter of weeks then left until the Summer Holiday is upon us all, many separated parents will be thinking about taking their children on a summer break out of the country.
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for the right candidate, experienced or graduate to join our busy team in a full-time role as a paralegal.