Electronic Tagging for Domestic Abusers’ Leaving Prison
8th September 2023
Earlier this month, the government announced the launch of a new scheme which would require domestic abusers leaving prison...
Read more ...The Impact of Child Contact Cases on Victims of Domestic Abuse
8th September 2023
On 4th September, the BBC News published an article titled, “Family courts: Mothers dying after ‘abusers’ claim access to children.” The court...
Read more ...21st July 2023
We are very pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023.
Read more ...22nd June 2023
We are pleased to announce Maria Amin has joined our Private Client Team. Maria will be working alongside Lindsey...
Read more ...22nd June 2023
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Nicola Hall and Isla Boulongne to Directors. Nicola and Isla have...
Read more ...Minimum age increased for marriage to 18
22nd August 2022
The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales to protect...
Read more ...Section 91(14) Order – preventing an application under the Children Act 1989 without permission
29th July 2022
Lower threshold for Children Act 1989, s 91(14) filter Section 67 of the DAA 2021 inserts a new s...
Read more ...Domestic Abusers barred from cross-examining victims in the family and civil courts
22nd July 2022
From the 21 July 2022 Victims of domestic abuse can be spared from being cross examined by their alleged...
Read more ...No Fault Divorce Law Is Introduced Today
6th April 2022
From the 6th April 2022 there is no requirement to blame one party for the breakdown of the marriage...
Read more ...Controlling and Coercive behaviour – Child Arrangements Orders
20th May 2021
Court of Appeal issues guidance on domestic abuse hearings and findings of fact (March 2021) The Court of Appeal...
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