Archive for January 2025
Family Mediation Week
As we come to the end of Family Mediation Week in the UK, focus has once again been drawn to the benefits of mediation and the pivotal role it plays in family law. Over recent years there has been an increased drive and focus on the need for alternative dispute resolution, of which mediation is…
Read MoreWhat is a Section 7 Report?
If you are party to Children Act proceedings, the court may order a section 7 report to be undertaken under the Children Act 1989. This report is prepared by a CAFCASS Officer or someone from the Local Authority, usually a social worker. The court will consider whether a section 7 report is appropriate on a…
Read MoreWhat is a Civil Partnership?
A civil partnership is a legal union between two individuals, providing them with rights similar to those of married couples once they register. It is legally recognised and offers an alternative to marriage in the UK. Originally, civil partnerships were introduced to allow same-sex couples to form a legal union, but now any couple, regardless…
Read MoreWill ‘Safe Leave’ Help with Leaving Safely?
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse as behaviour consisting of physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, psychological, emotional or other abuse. It does not matter whether the behaviour consists of a single incident or a course of conduct. The impact can be devastating for victims…
Read MoreClean Break Consent Order
It is a common misconception amongst separating spouses that simply obtaining a divorce will also bring an end to the financial matters. However, the financial claims between a married couple do not end upon final divorce order (previously decree absolute); they remain live until dismissed by way of a separate Court order. Even in circumstances…
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