MPs say Government is playing ‘catch up’ on civil legal aid reform
10th February 2015MPs on a House of Commons committee have openly criticised the Ministry of Justice for introducing legal aid reforms “without […]
Pensions and the Armed Forces
6th February 2015Being based in the South West, we at The Family Law Co frequently find ourselves advising members of the Armed […]
Is it wise to “google” your getaway?
5th February 2015There are an ever increasing number of website links that appear on a Google search for “online divorce”. When some […]
News update: domestic abuse
4th February 2015Finally, it appears the government is beginning to acknowledge domestic abuse, in all its forms. Domestic abuse doesn’t have to […]
Documentary highlights issues around forced marriages
3rd February 2015Every year thousands of men and women are subjected to the horrific ordeal of being forced into an engagement or […]
Will I be treated differently by not being married when separating?
30th January 2015Whilst some people still use the term ‘common law spouse’ to describe a relationship where a couple cohabit, the reality […]
Billions owed in “uncollectable” child maintenance
28th January 2015A report released by the Department of Work and Pensions has revealed how £2.9bn of child maintenance arrears are considered […]
Why should I see a divorce lawyer?
28th January 2015Separating can be a very daunting prospect. One of the considerations will be “do I instruct a lawyer to act […]
Digital infidelity and Divorce: On the rise
27th January 2015The rise of social media such as Facebook and Twitter has led to an increase in digital infidelity, a study […]
Domestic Violence Victims: Court deals blow to rights of domestic violence survivors to access justice
26th January 2015The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offences Act (LASPO) was introduced in April 2013. The introduction of LASPO meant […]