Since April 2023, IDVA’s (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates) have had the opportunity to apply to Family Court for permission to sit in Court with clients who have experienced domestic abuse.Here are some of the most common questions I get asked about this: Can anyone be an IDVA? No. An IDVA Read more…
As of 29th April 2024 there have been some changes in the way Family Court deals with Child Arrangement applications – these are called the Family Procedure Rules. The purpose of these changes is to encourage divorce professionals and families to try other methods of resolving their disputes about family Read more…
Join family lawyer Sarah Barr-Young & myself on Wednesday, April 24 · 5:30 – 6:30pm GMT+1 discussing how to recognise signs of abuse in a long-term relationship. For many, this abuse occurs in a long-term marriage or relationship, with survivors finding themselves totally dependent on their abuser. Alone, trapped and Read more…
I recently collaborated with Joanna Toch of Family Law Cafe on her podcast. We discussed Clare’s Law, leaving an abusive relationship and Family Law – as well as the links between pet abuse and domestic abuse. You can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S5DzEczEuI You can find out about the unique Read more…
I will be joining https://familylawandmediation.co.uk/ as a guest speaker along with fellow Divorce Coach Claire Macklin (was Black) and Fiona Griffin to discuss ‘Domestic Abuse and the Family Court’. The Divorce Support Club is a great way to find out information, get support and ask questions in a safe space. Read more…
From 6th April 2023, people who are experiencing domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault will be allowed to request the support of an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) or ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate) in Civil Court proceedings . The IDVA or ISVA can provide emotional support, information, practical support Read more…
This week myself, https://www.claireblackcoaching.com/ and the people at https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ discussed how to move on from an abusive ex. Watch and listen as we share all our top tips here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu5_uydjmK8
You can join me live when I guest on the https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ Bristol Break-Up Club session on Wednesday 2nd November at 5.30pm with my fellow Divorce Coach Claire Black https://www.claireblackcoaching.com/ In this free hour-long webinar, we will cover: The emotional impact of post-separation abuse How children feel Harassment How to cope Read more…
Helen came to me after moving back to her mum’s and separating from her husband of over 30 years. Helen had come to realise that in the midst of lots of personal difficulties, her husband had offered no support at all. Reflecting upon her marriage, Helen realised that she had Read more…
Legal costs can quckly spiral once you start communicating with your ex through solicitors and if you are heading for Court your case can eat up a lot of your savings very quickly. Top Tips Confirm the exact price per hour that your solicitor charges, detail of exactly what that Read more…