by JennyHow has the pandemic affected the lives of children?
COVID-19 has changed the way we all live our lives. For children, the pandemic has meant that schooling has been disrupted, playtime with friends has been restricted and time spent at home has dramatically increased.No school, disrupted routinesAs schools closed down across the country, parents were asked to homeschool their children to ensure that young people continued to learn...
by JennyHome shouldn’t be a place of fear
A couple of months ago, during the Coronavirus lockdown, the Welsh Government launched a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse and offer support to domestic abuse victims.Entitled, ‘Home shouldn’t be a place of fear’, the campaign’s main purpose is to ensure that victims and survivors of domestic abuse should know that they are not alone and that support is still available,...
by JennyIs it time to finally reunite with the family?
Not seeing our nearest and dearest has, for many of us, been one of the biggest challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with restrictions being relaxed, the government has said that those living in England are able to meet one other household indoors and in groups of up to six people outside (more if everyone is exclusively from two households).But with the virus still circulating, is...
by JennyHealthcare planning. Measures to protecting your family
COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives. Whereas once we would head out to visit friends and family without a second thought, the pandemic has made us much more cautious about where we go and who we see due to the very real risk of infection. .For many of us, the pandemic has brought our mortality into sharp focus. While COVID-19 is, for the majority of people, a...
by JennyThe number of divorces likely to surpass the number of weddings
Weddings and civil partnerships in England have been able to go ahead since last weekend, albeit under strict rules. With only 30 people allowed at ceremonies (including the couple, their witnesses and any staff, such as wedding photographers) and receptions limited to only two households being able to meet indoors, there’s no doubt that some couples will decide to put off their wedding plans...
by JennyGetting around remote family court hearings
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that the family courts have had to rapidly adapt to ensure the safety of both their staff and the public, while keeping the wheels of justice turning. In practice, this means that many court hearings are being conducted remotely, whether that be by telephone or via video calling.In April, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory conducted a rapid...
by JennyTreating surrogacy as a relationship
When you finally find a surrogate who wants to carry a baby for you, it can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Building a relationship with your surrogate that will last during the pregnancy, the birth and beyond, is an important part of the process.What type of surrogacy do you intend to undertake?There are two types of surrogacy: gestational and traditional.In traditional...
by JennyOur guide to pre-nuptial agreements
COVID-19 may have put the wedding or ceremonial plans of many couples on hold, but it does not necessarily mean that you cannot discuss the fine detail together in this time. Pre-nuptial agreements are increasingly common considerations for many soon-to-be wed couples. So, while your wedding or civil partnership ceremony may be postponed for now, the important discussions surrounding...
by JennyCovid-19 and tackling child abuse
With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, sadly, it comes as no surprise that in April, the NSPCC reported a 20% increase in the number of child abuse calls it had received since lockdown. But what is the true extent of child abuse in England and Wales? And will the coronavirus epidemic result in a spike in the number of children experiencing abuse?At the beginning of...
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