When should I apply for a without notice order?
In many cases, it is entirely appropriate and proper for a client to attend the Family Court and seek help without having given any prior notice of the application to the party on the other side.
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Good Divorce Week 2016
This Divorce Week 2016, As a proud member of Resolution, Prism Family Law are proud to be part of a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals who aim to resolve issues in a constructive way.
Alcohol abuse cases and contact – how can I secure contact in such cases?
Applications made before the Family Court for Child Arrangement Orders, be it for contact or residence or any other order for that matter, are often bedevilled by allegations of domestic violence and/or drug and alcohol abuse cases, for which there are no easy fixes.
Can I represent myself in court without a lawyer?
With over 66,000 private family law cases having been issued at the family court between April and June 2016, Government statistics have revealed an alarming increase in the number of people attending court without legal representation.
Can my spouse kick me out of the house as I have nowhere else to live?
If you’re facing separation and worried your spouse might make you leave the family home, even though you have nowhere else to go, you’re not alone. At Prism Family Law, we often hear from people asking: “Can my spouse kick me out of the house if I’m not on the mortgage?” “Do I have any
Legal aid and court statistics – the latest facts and figures
On 29 September 2016 the Ministry of Justice published its legal aid and family court statistics.
Should we be separated but not divorced?
At Prism Family Law, we often meet with wives or husbands who say that they are thinking about living apart from their spouse and being separated but not divorced, but there are many reasons why, if a marriage has truly broken down, it is a bad idea to just simply separate.
Better protection for victims of violence anywhere in the EU – at least for now
As from 11 January 2015, victims of violence – notably those who have suffered domestic violence or stalking – are able to guarantee themselves better protection in any European Union (EU) Member State. What the regulations and directives provide for is that restraining, protection and barring orders issued in one Member State are now quickly
Cohabiting Parental Responsibility – what are you entitled to for your child?
Cohabiting Parental Responsibility means both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children. The father is equally responsible even if he is neither living with the mother nor named on the child’s birth certificate. He can be contacted by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) for maintenance if he is not living with the mother. Similarly,
Is family court at crisis point?
Is family court at crisis point? With recent news that the Court of Appeal is to stop hearing all appeals and challenges to decisions made in local family courts is this yet another sign that the family court is now at crisis point?