Elaine’s story: You need someone on your side
Elaine ran a business with her husband during their 5 year marriage and from the…
September 9, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Applications by Foster Carers
Understandably many foster carers form close bonds with the children in their care, can become…
September 5, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Top family law team in running for prestigious award
The family law team at Stephens Scown LLP is in the running for the most…
September 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Father with parental responsibility not allowed to see school reports
In a recent case called H v A (No 1) [2015] EWFC 58, the father…
September 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Now I’m 10…. the voice of the child
The Right Honourable Simon Hughes MP, the Minister for Justice, delivered a speech at the…
September 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
New Protection for Victims of “Stranger Stalking”
The home secretary has announced her intention to introduce new Stalking Protection Orders which will…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
High Court permits change to childs surname
In order to change a child’s name, the consent of all persons who have parental…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Changes to Legal Aid for victims of domestic abuse
On 8 January 2018 the regulations changed in relation to obtaining legal aid for victims…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Investigating all Explanations for Injuries to Children
Whenever a child suffers injuries where there are concerns as to how the injuries were…
September 2, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Pre-nups, famous footballers and glamour models – not your average day in the office
The second episode of the Split continues to wow viewers but is perhaps a little…
August 30, 2019 By Andrew Barton
All I have I share with you… but not the yacht.
Many marine businesses are family run and more often than not, the family’s priority is…
August 19, 2019 By Kirstin Sibley
Should future income be shared on divorce?
Whilst the Court has an obligation to try to achieve a clean break between a…
August 19, 2019 By Sarah Walls