On 27th November 2024, the Home Office announced new measures to enhance protection for victims of domestic abuse. The pilot scheme has granted new powers to the police and courts to impose Domestic Abuse Protection Orders…
I am sure many of you will have watched the Beauty and the Beast film. However unfortunately cinema can blur the lines between the romantic and the abusive. One could argue that Belle is held captive…
The breakdown of a marriage is hard and made even more difficult if you are dealing with poor behaviour from your spouse. The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 requires the court to consider: ‘the conduct of each…
Why did you choose a career in family law?I actually fell into the legal industry by chance, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’ve always wanted to work in a role where I could…
Where a child spends the Christmas holidays can be a very difficult issue to address, particularly for newly separated families. Christmas is a sentimental and treasured time for many and the idea of parting with your…