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Hart Reade are offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a bottle of Champagne. To be in with a chance of winning simply read through the email and answer the following question. The […]
Changes to Family Law in 2012 Family law has been subject to many reforms in 2012 with the government proposing numerous changes to the family justice system. As part of […]
Family Law In the case of MA v JA [2012], The Family Division declared a marriage was valid despite the parties not giving notice to the Superintendent Registrar and there […]
Family Law The definition of domestic violence has been widened to cover psychological abuse and controlling behaviour. The changes will be implemented in March 2013. It is hoped the broadened […]
Family & Divorce The government has published draft legislation on family justice reform for pre-legislative scrutiny. The changes include; Separating couples must first consider mediation and alternative dispute resolution as […]
Family & Children On 3 September 2012 new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) to help doctors protect children from abuse and neglect came into effect. The guidance has […]
Family and Children In the case of Bristol City Council v A Mother and others [2012] two conflicting expert drug testing reports were received by the court. The case concerned […]
Family Law The Government is undertaking major reform of the child maintenance system to ensure children in separated families do no lose out on the payments they are entitled to. […]
The media has recently highlighted large companies now offering ‘off the shelf’ divorces and family related legal advice. The issue of costs is understandably a significant concern for anyone pursuing […]
Family and Divorce A consultation is taking place by The Law Commission looking at the subject of matrimonial property, needs and agreements. The issues outlined for consultation are in relation […]
Discrimination The ban on age discrimination in the provision of goods, services and facilities came into force on 1 October 2012. The ban was introduced in the Equality Act 2010 and […]
Family and Divorce In the case of R V R [2012] a husband sought a departure from the sharing principle during ancillary relief proceedings. The couple married in 1983 and […]
