Who is the Official Solicitor and how do they become involved in family proceedings? If a party to court proceedings has been determined by the court not to have litigation capacity, usually following an assessment from a psychiatrist or psychologist, then that person is unable to either represent themselves in proceedings or instruct a solicitor … Continued
The Ministry of Justice yesterday announced a consultation to look at the options of making mediation for both parties a compulsory requirement in what is described as ‘low level’ family disputes. This is part of the Government’s stated commitment to reducing the court backlog and encouraging the resolution of family disputes away from the court … Continued
It isn’t easy when a relationship breaks down and grandparents find themselves in the middle of conflict. Sadly, within family law we see many grandparents excluded from contact with their grandchildren, some of whom have built a lasting relationship for many years. The starting point would be to consider the reasoning behind the breakdown of … Continued
Family Law and Your Personal Protection – Non-Molestation Orders When it comes to personal protection, minds go straight to Restraining Orders, which are dealt with under Criminal Law. Within Family Law, many clients are also aware of the existence of Non-Molestation Orders, but are sometimes unclear as to what they are, the protection that they … Continued
As a mark of respect and to enable our staff to pay tribute to our late monarch our offices will be closed on Monday 19th September for the State Funeral. We will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 20th September.
Someone said they think I am not looking after my children properly, what rights do Social Services have to see my child? Social Services have a legal duty to investigate the welfare of any child (Section 47 Children Act 1989) if they are informed or receive information that a child is: suffering significant harm or … Continued
