Exceptional family law practitioner sought to join innovative family law firm in Milton Keynes. We welcome applications from ambitious family lawyers with a view to becoming leading practitioners in our field. This role will be ideal for junior lawyers looking…
There are five different methods of calculating the amount of child maintenance payable, with the rate applied depending on the non-resident parent’s gross weekly income, whether they claim certain welfare benefits, and the circumstances of the non-resident parent. These are…
The usual approach in cases involving children is that each side pays their own legal costs. In a case heard by the High Court last month*, Mr Justice Peter Jackson was asked to decide whether a 15 year old and…
James Munby, President of the Family Division, has issued a new Practice Direction (“PD”) to deal with Domestic Abuse in relation to Child Arrangements and Contact Orders. The changes have been made in the light of the recommendations made by…
Parental Responsibility is a legal term which defines the set of rights and responsiblities which some parents have in relation to their children. The Children’s Act 1989 defines Parental Responsibility as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority…
You will need to wear the right clothes and be fully prepared to get the best result for your day in court. While we will organise everything on the day of your court appearance from a legal perspective, our clients…
A number of local Milton Keynes and national organisations provide limited help and advice in connection with family law issues and related matters. Age UK The charity Age UK provides advice and information on its website and through its advice line…
The Government has introduced new proposals to takle domestic violence in the 2017 Queen’s Speech. Theresa May’s government is planning to introduce the “Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse” legislation which “will provide a statutory definition of this hideous crime, ensure robust protective…
Family Courts can end a marriage in two ways – by a decree absolute of divorce, which ends a valid marriage, or by a decree of nullity, which finds that the marriage was not valid in the first place (annulment).…
When your family law matter finally reaches court, your case will be heard by one (or more) judges. The type of judge you encounter will depend on the court where your case is being heard. Standard family cases are heard in the County Court or…