Changes to Parental Responsibility in the event of Domestic violence leading to Murder.
There is to be a welcome amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3443 preventing a parent that is convicted of killing a partner or ex-partner with whom they have children to retain their parental responsibility upon sentencing.
CAN MEDIATION WORK FOR A FINANCIALLY COMPLEX DIVORCE?
Sadly, a misconception exists among divorcing couples, and some family lawyers, that the only way to terminate a financially complicated marriage is to fight it out in court.
HOW TO ACHIEVE A FAIR FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT IN YOUR DIVORCE
The impact of divorce can be devastating – which is why our focus at Jones Myers is on helping our clients to reach a fair financial settlement without going to Court.
HOW CAN I GET MY ABUSIVE SPOUSE/PARTNER TO LEAVE OUR HOME?
Sadly, we work with many clients who, along with their children, are victims of domestic abuse.
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FAMILY MEDIATOR FOR YOUR DIVORCE
If you opt to settle your divorce through mediation rather than a drawn out, expensive and contentious Court settlement, choosing the right mediator is vital.
I’M DIVORCING – AM I ELIGIBLE FOR FREE MEDIATION SESSIONS?
For separating couples, mediation can be a highly effective way of avoiding a lengthy, costly, and drawn-out Court divorce in which children are often caught up in the crossfire.
CLIENTS DESERVE TRANSPARENCY: WHY UNREGULATED FIRMS NEED TO BE STOPPED
The news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate claims of people being misled about the process and prices of divorces and wills is a positive development,
THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDING A PRE-NUP TO YOUR WEDDING CHECK LIST
For those about to tie the knot, wedding checklists will vary enormously – depending upon the venue and number of guests.
HOW WOULD COMPULSORY MEDIATION PROTECT CHILDREN FROM COURTROOM CONFLICT?
Plans to make mediation compulsory for separating couples could prevent thousands of children seeing their parents embroiled in bitter, lengthy, and costly courtroom conflicts.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR COHABITEES: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
We wholeheartedly welcome the news that unmarried parents who lived with their late partners are eligible for bereavement support.