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Campaigning to end the divorce blame game

No-fault divorce blame game For more than 30 years Resolution members including those at Brighton & Hove Law have campaigned for the introduction of no-fault divorce that would enable couples…

Sir Andrew McFarlane adjourns family proceedings as unsuitable to be heard remotely

Certain family proceedings should not be conducted remotely, the president of the family division has said after intervening in a case involving a young girl living in ‘limbo’. Just because…

Japanese firm is renting flats to assist people going through divorces during lockdown

‘My husband is always home and interferes with my housework, which makes me really stressed’ Like many couples, it all began when Yui’s husband started working remotely from their small…

Where should your child stay during Lockdown?

The Guardian reports on these difficult issues raised by Covid19 as UK lawyers get inundated by divorced parents arguing over lockdown custody. Former couples disagree about where their children should…

Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s for stalking victims – COVID-19 still open

As the global COVID-19 public health emergency continues to spread and create challenges for individuals, businesses and services worldwide, we wanted to share with you that the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s…

Guidance from the President of the Family Division in respect of Child Arrangement Orders

We are in unprecedented difficult and challenging times. Please see the attached guidance from the President of the Family Division in respect of Child Arrangements Orders. The priority is ensuring…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals are still going ahead as usual

Court hearings are still going ahead as usual at present and our clients will be updated by telephone if this situation changes. As published on the GOV website, please see…

Corona Virus (Covid-19 ) and the Court of England

The Gazette has published confirmation today that HM Courts & Tribunals have confirmed people should come to court as usual unless they or a member of their party has or…

Parental alienation against mothers puts children at risk

Increasingly the Courts are seeing cases where parental alienation against mothers is alleged. The stakes (as always with children cases) where such allegations of alienation are made are extremely high.…

Childcare and Tax

When you commit to raising a child, you’re taking on a life-defining decision. From this moment on, everything changes – not least your financial situation. Bringing up kids is hard,…

The dangers of doctored “deep fake” evidence that is being submitted to Courts

Doctored audio evidence used to damn father in custody battle Doctored audio files and footage – known as ‘deep fakes’ – are being submitted to UK courts as evidence, a…

House of Lords express reservations about the proposed “no fault divorce”

Lords warn new divorce rules could be ‘counterproductive’ “It does not make sense that one should be able to walk out of a serious ‘till death us do part’ commitment…

Animals of love – increase of battles about pets in divorce settlements is rising

Animals of love: The increase of battles about pets in divorce settlements is rising and the reasons are complex. When partnered with Britain’s particular penchant for pets, it is easy…

Resolution manifesto asks for no-fault divorce support policies

Ahead of the general election on Thursday next week Resolution has launched their own manifesto asking the next parliament to support policies for no-fault divorce, legal protection for cohabiting couples…

Your donation helps create a memory that lasts a lifetime – Circus Starr

Once more Brighton & Hove Law has supported this great cause by providing monetary help to allow several children and their families to attend a wonderful Circus afternoon. Dear Supporter,…

Campaigning to end the divorce blame game

Sir Andrew McFarlane adjourns family proceedings as unsuitable to be heard remotely

Japanese firm is renting flats to assist people going through divorces during lockdown

Where should your child stay during Lockdown?

Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s for stalking victims – COVID-19 still open

Guidance from the President of the Family Division in respect of Child Arrangement Orders

Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals are still going ahead as usual

Corona Virus (Covid-19 ) and the Court of England

Parental alienation against mothers puts children at risk

Childcare and Tax

The dangers of doctored “deep fake” evidence that is being submitted to Courts

House of Lords express reservations about the proposed “no fault divorce”

Animals of love – increase of battles about pets in divorce settlements is rising

Resolution manifesto asks for no-fault divorce support policies

Your donation helps create a memory that lasts a lifetime – Circus Starr

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