by JennyWhat are Forced Marriage Protection Orders? What our family solicitors can do for you!
In English and Welsh law, there are protections in place for those who have been, or are being, forced into a marriage. In this article, we’ll take a look at forced marriage protection orders and explain what you can do if you – or someone close to you – is being forced into marriage.What is a forced marriage?When one or both parties do not (or cannot) consent to a...
by JennyMore couples signing ‘pet prenups’?
When a couple decide to get a divorce, what happens to everything from the house to the hamster has to be agreed upon, if a potentially lengthy and costly court battle is to be avoided.The rise in popularity of prenups, particularly among the younger generation, shows that more couples are taking a practical approach to what should happen to their assets – and pets – should...
by JennyGender equality in divorce cases
When a couple get divorced, it’s important to work towards a financial settlement which is fair to both parties. How does this work if one party earns the majority of the money and the other has more of a “homemaker” role? And does the way the financial settlement is calculated cause gender bias? We take a closer look…White v White: a landmark caseBack in the year 2000, the White v...
by JennySame-sex religious marriages to get the go-ahead from September
Same-sex religious marriages will be able to take place in Northern Ireland from September 2020.The new regulations, which were laid in Westminster just over a month ago, will mean that same-sex couples will be allowed to have a religious wedding. At the moment, the religious marriage of same-sex couples is not allowed in Northern Ireland.From January, same-sex couples have been able...
by JennyThe demand for foster care increases
The number of children needing foster care has risen by 44% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to children’s charity Barnardo’s.What’s more, the number of people looking to become foster parents fell by nearly half compared to the same period last year, causing the UK’s leading children’s charity to declare a ‘state of emergency’.Between 1st March and 23rd April 2020,...
by JennyIs marriage the answer to everything?
When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with your other half, marriage may seem like the next logical step. But is getting married the right choice for everyone? Should you wait a little longer? We take a closer look…Consider cohabitation before tying the knotMore and more people are living together before saying ‘I do’. Sharing a living space with someone before...
by JennyCoping with redundancy in the family
Covid-19 is changing our lives in ways that were unimaginable only a year ago. One of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is the effect it is having on economies around the world. Unfortunately, some people have, and will be, made redundant as a result of this disease. And this will have repercussions not just for them, but for their whole family too.Dealing with losing a job...
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,...
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