Family Law
Plans for shared parental leave have come under threat from opposition groups leading to fears the changes may be shelved.
Under the Children and Families Bill (due to be published in 2013) parents will be able to share parental leave. The first 18 weeks of paid leave would be for mothers and the following 34 weeks could be shared between both parents.
Opposition groups have argued that this could encourage women to return to work too quickly and have a negative consequence on their health and access to jobs. Business groups have also suggested that this will put a greater burden on companies and make the system more complicated.
Supporters argue that the scheme gives parents greater flexibility and mothers can still take the full time allowance if they do not wish to share it with the father.
Family Solicitors and Lawyers Eastbourne, Hailsham, Polegate, East Sussex
If you would like advice on family matters please contact our Family Law Department on Eastbourne 01323 727321 or Hailsham 01323 841481 for a free initial appointment.
Alexandra Funnell
Nicholas Dennis
Guy Brown
Carolyn Richards
Please note the above is for information purposes only and is intended to be a short summary. It should not be treated as a comprehensive guide and should not be acted on without qualified legal advice.
