Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Divorce hurting workplaces in Truro
11% locally have had to leave jobs after a split, or have a colleague who…
September 23, 2015 By Sarah Atkinson
Christmas and separation – easing the season of stress
As Christmas approaches, Sarah Walls, an associate in the family law team in Exeter highlights…
September 23, 2015 By Sarah Walls
Jurisdiction on divorce – should it be England?
If you are considering a divorce and either you or your spouse has a tie…
September 23, 2015 By Andrew Barton
The English Divorce Procedure
To commence divorce proceedings in England and Wales you first need to be married. This…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Devon domestic abuse awareness campaign – ‘Domestic Abuse Shatters Lives’
The Devon launch meeting for Domestic Abuse Awareness Week was held at County Hall at…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Facebook and family law: is your timeline giving you away?
As technological advances continue to be made so does the use that can be made…
September 23, 2015 By Peter Marshall
Child arrangements – we’re all going on, a summer holiday?
With summer holidays now upon us, many families will be booking or leaving for sunnier…
September 23, 2015 By Edward Bidder
Special Guardianship Orders
It is now almost 10 years since Special Guardianship Orders were introduced as a permanency…
September 23, 2015 By Mark Smith
Domestic violence and legal aid
Since the changes were introduced by the Government as to the availability of Legal Aid…
September 23, 2015 By Mark Smith
Court deals blow to rights of domestic violence survivors to access justice
Recently, the high court rejected a legal challenge over the unlawfulness of government changes to…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown