Family Law Blog

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Video: How can I cope with quarantine and an abusive partner?

There have been worrying figures made available regarding the COVID-19 lockdown and the devastating effect it is having for victims of domestic abuse.

by Jenny

“Don’t fight, love your children”

Children are likely to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and living in their household. According to Hollywood actress, Goldie Hawn “we have to manage our emotions”.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-uyT8JxZTQ

by Jenny

Manage quarantine as a single parent

Being a single parent can be difficult enough, even when you’re not enduring Covid-19 related restrictions. Now, with your friends and family not able to step in and help as they used to, day to day life may well at times feel somewhat overwhelming.  So, In order to help you cope during these unprecedented times, here are our top tips for managing quarantine as a single parent.Create...

by Jenny

Providing for your family and surviving financially during lockdown

If someone had told us all only a few months ago that we’d be locked down in our homes, only allowed to leave for essential items and once-a-day exercise, we’d probably have laughed and thought they were crazy. Covid-19 has resulted in restrictions to our lives, the likes of which the vast majority of us have never previously experienced. As well as the obvious health crisis, we also find...

by Jenny Sacaj

Video: How will COVID-19 affect my divorce financial settlement

We have heard from many people in this situation who have questions and concerns about the effect COVID-19, and the resulting economic impact, will have on their divorce and financial settlement.

by Jenny

Planning the children’s day, how to make the most out of this difficult time with your family?

Planning the children’s day, how to make the most out of this difficult time with your family?With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents and children up and down the country are having to adapt to a new way of life.In this article, we’ll give you some tips and tricks to help you to keep your children happy, healthy and enjoying their time at home.Keep your...

by Jenny

“COVID-19 and Domestic Violence – How can I seek advice during lockdown?”

Relationships are never easy, even at the best of times, and we all experience arguments and disputes from time to time.What can be done, however, when that behaviour crosses the line and amounts to physical abuse, psychological abuse, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour?Since Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 came into force, the Courts have enjoyed the powers to make...