New framework developed to assist CAFCASS cases of high conflict adult behaviours
New framework from the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will assist cases featuring adult…
June 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Never fear, help is here… or is it?
What happens if you have a condition or impairment and can’t care for your children?…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Changes to child arrangements & contact orders
Practice Direction PD12J (Changes to Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm) came…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Proper preparation that prevents poor planning
Often as lawyers we see a number of clients who come to us with concerns…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Update on “Plugging the Gap in Existing Domestic Abuse Law”
On 29 December 2015 Controlling or coercive behaviour in intimate or familial relationships became a new…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Huge Increase in Care Applications Referred to Cafcass
In August 2016 Cafcass reported that they received 1,258 care applications; a huge 34% increase…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Domestic abuse legislation – a ‘landmark moment?’
A new legislation addressing domestic abuse came into force on 29 December 2015. The new…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Helpful hints and tips when leaving your property in an emergency
Leaving your property in an emergency is never an easy thing to do, especially if…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Travel and shared parental responsibility – taking your child or children abroad
Mark Smith, a partner specialising in legal matters relating to children, offers his advice on…
June 9, 2021 By Mark Smith
Dealing with anxiety in the new normal – Mindfit Cornwall
Helen Gaskin, educator and owner of Mindfit Cornwall, shares some tips for dealing with anxiety…
June 7, 2021 By Guest Blogger
How to alleviate anxiety coming out of lockdown – Counselling Connection
Feeling anxious about coming out of lockdown? Abi Holmes from Counselling Connection offers some tips…
June 7, 2021 By Counselling Connection
Divorce Hearings – what is the ‘Final Hearing’?
Should your divorce reach the stage where you and your spouse are unable to agree…
May 28, 2021 By Alara Guven