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PM Vows To End Postcode Lottery For Domestic Abuse Victims
The prime minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those escaping domestic abuse. Thousands of people seeking refuge from abusive and violent relationships will be better protected by a new legal duty for councils to provide secure homes for them and their children.
My Partner Is Having an Affair
Finding out that your spouse is having an affair can be devastating and place a severe strain on a relationship. Sometimes it spells the end of the marriage. Other times, couples repair the relationship, often making it stronger.
Non-Molestation Orders Explained
First things first, if you think you are at risk of harm, it is important that you inform the Police. You may also be able to secure long-term protection by way of a Non-Molestation Order.
Separated Families Statistics
Last week the Department for Work and Pensions published something new, which must surely be of interest to anyone involved with the family justice system: statistics about the separated family population. We have seen something similar to this previously, but the format used to produce these statistics is more accurate than ever before.
No Fault Divorce
The Government announced on April 9th that they are changing the law to allow no fault divorce. This announcement comes on the back of years of campaigning by Resolution, a company we are affiliated with who are an organisation of family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
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In any type of litigation, the parties may be aggrieved by a decision of the court that goes against them. However, in family litigation, the sense of injustice can go much deeper, especially where children are involved. It can reach such a point that the aggrieved party may seek redress outside of the court, which they see as biased against them.
Not Married, Maintenance & What You're Entitled To
There are many myths about cohabitation and the lack of legal rights for unmarried couples. One fact that is correct though is that there is some opportunity for financial provision for any children of the separating parents but it comes with strict criteria.
I Bet You Haven't Got A Will
A recent survey showed that 60% of UK adults do not have a Will. Putting a Will in place is not something which many consider to be at the top of their to-do list. However, it is essential that even from the age of 18 your wishes are set out if you should die.
Marriage, Mediation & Divorce - The Statistics
Statistics week is when we are treated to an avalanche of the most recently available statistics for all sorts of family law-related matters, including on this occasion marriages, legal aid and the Family Court. So, what did this latest instalment of facts and figures add to the sum of our knowledge?