Findings of fact in children cases – what are they?
13th June 2019I represent a lot of parents and children who become involved in ‘findings of fact.’ These have become more and […]
Inquiry into abusive parents’ access to children
15th May 2019Today’s news highlights the call for inquiry into access to children for abusive parents. The focus on the protection of […]
What is the difference between a non-molestation order (injunction) and a restraining order?
1st May 2019This is a question I often get asked. Non-molestation orders, also known as injunctions, are made by the family courts […]
Coercive and controlling behaviour – what is it and what can be done about it?
26th March 2019The issue of coercive and controlling behaviour has been in the news recently. You may have read about the case […]
The Abused
21st February 2019“It’s not always physical abuse, it can also be sexual and emotional. It’s controlling money, it’s controlling who you can […]
Changes to domestic violence and the law
23rd January 2019A new draft bill has just been announced which aims to better support victims and their families and pursue offenders. […]
Featured Lawyer of the Month
4th June 2018Each month we are featuring one of our solicitors or chartered executives. We feel strongly that our clients should be […]
Domestic violence; when the Court makes a mistake
29th March 2018I recently acted for a mum who told me that she had suffered a miscarriage of justice. Some years previously […]
Greater protection for victims of domestic abuse
27th September 2017The Court is introducing a revised practice direction, coming into force on 2 October 2017 to provide better protection for […]
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse and Occupation orders – What you can do
10th April 2017The recent news that Mel B, so long synonymous with ‘girl power’, had to take out a restraining order in […]