Last month, Sheffield Heeley MP, Louise Haigh, introduced a new bill to parliament which calls upon the government and courts of law to improve the safety of women and children.
If passed, the proposed Parental Rights (Rapists) and Family Courts Bill will stop fathers of children conceived through rape from being able to obtain custody. It could see further restrictions made upon male domestic abusers. More...
Did you know that controlling or coercive behaviour in a relationship is a serious crime under 2015 legislation? Despite popular Netflix programmes such as Dirty John showing us an insight on what these could be like, unfortunately, there are still a lot of people who are unaware that this legislation exists.
To many of you who had no idea that coercive and controlling behaviour was a criminal offence, the legislation defines boundaries to the public to make us further aware that psychological and controlling abusive behaviour is punishable. In fact, this can result in punitive punishment with up to five years in prison, depending upon the severity of the offence. More...
Christmas, a time of shining lights, excited children and a special feeling of magic in the air. A time for families and friends to get together and share in the seasonal spirit of goodwill or so Christmas television advertising would have us believe. More...
When you split from your partner it can be a confusing time. Understanding your parenting rights and continuing to spend time with your children will likely be high on your priority list, but it can be scary if your ex lives abroad or is planning to move countries.
Here our family law solicitors explain what your legal rights are. More...
Sometimes when a person behaves badly, you may feel that they don’t deserve to be treated as your equal. However, our latest FAQ addresses how this is seen by the eye of the law. More...
