by JennyHow has Brexit affected your cross-border case?
When the transition period came to an end on 31 December 2020 at 11pm, EU laws regarding family proceedings ceased to apply to the UK.Rules regarding the country that disputes about family law are heard in and how any decisions made by the courts in one country are recognised and enforced in another, are affected. This includes divorce matters, child maintenance and other child-related...
by JennyCourt hearings post-pandemic? What has changed?
Most industries have been under considerable strain over the past year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the family courts are no different. In order to keep everyone safe, the family courts put in place remote hearings at an early stage, so urgent cases have been able to continue via telephone or video conferencing.Now, as we come out of the latest (and hopefully last) lockdown, the...by JennyImportance of managing reputation in Family Law?
Going through a divorce can be a very stressful and emotional time for all of those involved. Allegations made against each other as part of the divorce process, can often have the potential to cause serious damage to both parties’ reputations. With social media making it easier than ever before to publicise inaccurate and unsubstantiated assertions about someone, it is crucial to consider...
by JennyWhy you should avoid DIY Divorces?
When a marriage breaks down, divorce is often the next logical step. In an attempt to save time or money – or both – some people opt for the DIY divorce. Is a DIY divorce really the stress-free option or will it end up costing you more – both financially and emotionally – in the long run? We take a closer look…What is a DIY divorce?A do-it-yourself divorce is...
by JennyThe need for the new Domestic Abuse Bill!
Awareness of domestic abuse issues has increased over the past year, with the lockdowns across the UK highlighting the need to ensure that an effective system is in place to protect and support the victims of domestic abuse and take action against the perpetrators.What is the Domestic Abuse Bill?Following a public consultation in spring 2018 which elicited over 3,200 responses, the...
by JennyIs the lockdown heavily affecting mothers?
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic can be felt across almost every aspect of our daily lives. As we head deeper into lockdown number three, we take a look at whether the restrictions we are now living under, disproportionately affect mothers.Mums are more likely than dads to have left paid workAn online survey in May this year, designed by researchers from the Institute for Fiscal...
by JennyAre you waiting for more social and economic stability to leave an unhealthy relationship?
With Britain’s economy suffering further damage caused by both the measures put into place following the latest wave of Covid-19 infections and the uncertainty due to Brexit (the Guardian reported that 2020 was the worst year for growth in three centuries), we are living in very uncertain times. While it is natural to want to wait until things go back to some form of normal before creating...
by JennyReflecting on 2020 – Family bonds tightened or broken?
The new year is the time when we all reflect on the previous year and begin to make plans for the year ahead. Last year was very difficult for many of us, with Covid-19 resulting in restrictions to our lives that only 18 months ago, would have been unimaginable.With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, 2020 presented us with the unexpected opportunity to spend more...
by JennyIs the pandemic driving couples apart? How to redirect your relationship
With coronavirus rules across the UK restricting everything from how many people and whom we can see, even over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, to what situations are suitable for meetings with people outside our households, many couples are having to make difficult decisions about how often they can see each other – and whether meeting in person is permitted by the local...
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