Police ‘nearly overwhelmed’ by reports of domestic abuse incidents 15th December 2015 The BBC have today published an article detailing the increase in reporting of domestic abuse incidents. This article set out […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Turning the tables on abusers and stalkers 4th August 2015 Victims of domestic abuse often report feeling powerless at the hands of their abuser. Long term abuse has the effect […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Child Protection Planning Part 3 – What happens after the meeting? 15th May 2015 In our final blog on the child protection process, Ilke Hatter, Trainee Legal Executive, looks at the child protection plan […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse
New guidance available to help victims of domestic violence or child abuse 14th April 2015 New guidance is now available to help victims of child abuse or domestic violence, to help them discover if they […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse, Support & Resources
Who is eligible for legal aid? 20th March 2015 There is a misconception that legal aid is no longer available for divorce and finance cases. The truth in that […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Abuse, News
News update: domestic abuse 4th February 2015 Finally, it appears the government is beginning to acknowledge domestic abuse, in all its forms. Domestic abuse doesn’t have to […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
High Court decides victims of DV should be given legal aid 15th December 2014 The High Court has heard a case which has challenged the legality of Government changes to legal aid which affect […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, Legal Aid, News
Father cleared of abuse wins care of daughter 31st October 2014 A father cleared of sexually abusing his daughter has won the right to the day to day care of the […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse, News
One small step for victims of domestic abuse… 19th September 2014 The eyes and ears of the Family Law Legal Profession and those Domestic Violence Support Service Providers have been focused […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
Paying for your legal fees:- 5th August 2014 Here at The Family Law Company we understand it can be hard to fund legal fees, particularly with the demise […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Abuse, Grandparents, Support & Resources