On 7th June 2022, non-fatal strangulation became a criminal offence. It also includes suffocation and drowning and there is no time limit to report any offence occurring on or after 7th June 2022. You can read more about this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-non-fatal-strangulation-offence-comes-into-force Why do you need to know about strangulation? Because Read more…
I can’t tell you how happy I was to read this! The Government have launched a new pilot scheme in Wrexham and Dorset to improve the response to domestic abuse survivors going through the Family Court system. https://www.wrexham.com/news/wrexham-to-be-part-of-new-family-court-pilot-to-stop-victims-and-their-children-feeling-re-traumatised-by-process-216495.html The pilot scheme will seek to improve information sharing between social care, Read more…
The courts are about to get tougher on parents who use the court system as a way to continue abuse and to use it as a platform to bully. Parents who bring vexatious claims to the family courts will face financial penalties under plans being drawn up by the government. Read more…
If you’re about to apply for a divorce, you may want to get your application in before 30th September the court fee is going to rise from £550 to £592. Other court fees will also go up: The fee for a children application on Form C100 will increase from Read more…
Lovely Rhiannon Ford is a Divorce Coach based in Surrey, she used to be a Family Law Solicitor and now works to support those clients going through the difficult and often challenging divorce process. Here’s what she has to say about divorcing someone who has narcissistic-type traits. I work with Read more…
Sandra Marshall has kindly written this blog to share with you all. With 25 years experience as a family lawer and mediator, Sandra has lots of experience supporting couples who are separating and seemingly locked in conflict as they try to figure out what their future apart from each other Read more…
Here’s another blog from me featured in The Group Hug wellbeing platform. https://www.thegrouphug.com/2021/01/26/legal-aid-evidence/ A solicitor’s letter is not the only option. Have a read if you think you may be entitled to Legal Aid. If you need further advice or have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I am not sure this is the best way of deciding whether you are a fit parent or not?!Divorce is difficult for anyone – I am sure many parents would struggle to look their ex in the eye, does it make them a bad parent??Thank goodness they added in the Read more…
My latest blog is up here: https://www.thegrouphug.com/2020/10/29/controlling/ Going to court with a controlling ex is never easy and sometimes you can feel as though you are being rail-roaded into it. It can cost you a fortune (money that ideally could be spent on creating a happier future for you and Read more…
From 25th August 2020, vulnerable victims of domestic abuse will no longer have to face their abuser in court. They can give pre-recorded evidence in a new move that will help prevent further trauma and help victims offer their best evidence to court. This seems like a simple change but Read more…