A child who is either subject to a care order (including an interim care order) or provided with accommodation by the … Read Does the Local Authority have a duty to my child?
An Interim Care Order (ICO) is a temporary Order made by the Family Court in proceedings where the local authority has applied for a care order but where the case … Read What is the effect of an Interim Care Order? (ICO)
Often a situation will arise where we are instructed by a client whose first language is not English. It is important as your legal representative that we can assist you … Read Use of Interpreters and Translation in Family Court Proceedings
This can be exacerbated for clients who have learning difficulties or disabilities. A learning difficulty relates to a specific learning … Read Assisting Vulnerable Clients
October 11th, 2021
“Daphne Frank’s devastating account of her mother falling victim to a predatory marriage highlights the need for better protection of vulnerable people who could be targeted by … Read Should a Will be Revoked upon Marriage Automatically?
If you and your partner have decided that your relationship has broken down and you are ready … Read How easy is it to get a divorce?
A couple of weeks ago, the government launched a 12-week consultation into the modernisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
An LPA is a legal document … Read The Digitalisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney
24th March 2021
Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story aired on TV yesterday which documented her family’s ordeal over her husband Derek’s year long battle with Covid. Kate has been open throughout … Read ‘Kate Garraway: Finding Derek’ and the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
February 10th, 2021
Are you facing the task of dealing with a loved one’s finances (debts and investments), property affairs and possessions after their death?
It is a difficult time, … Read Dealing with the Estate of a Loved One: Advice
29th April 2020
If there is a Child Arrangements Order in place for your child[ren] to have contact with the non-resident parent, it is understandable that you may be questioning … Read COVID-19 and child contact arrangements
