
What is the Domestic Abuse Bill and how can it protect you?
Read how the Domestic Abuse Bill can help protect victims and how Jefferies Law can support those at risk of domestic violence.
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Read how the Domestic Abuse Bill can help protect victims and how Jefferies Law can support those at risk of domestic violence.
Sadly, if you are being subjected to any form of abuse in your marriage, you are far from being alone. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of arrests for domestic abuse-related crimes between 1 April and 30 June 2020 increased by 24%. Here we look at how to divorce your abusive partner.
With 2020 having been dominated by Covid-19, Brexit has, until now, taken a bit of a back seat. And yet, come the end of the year, when the transition period ends, there are some significant implications for all businesses.
For all business, 2020 has been an incredibly worrying time. With the recent lockdown measures, there are now further changes which will directly impact businesses and their employees.
Following the recent decision by the Government regarding lockdown, we would like to reassure our clients that we are still operating as normal, providing the high standard of legal expertise and guidance to both existing, and new clients.
Our Solicitors have considerable experience with cases of adopting a stepchild and can guide you through the process and potential pitfalls. Read our advice here.
If you’re considering adoption, read our advice on the process and how to choose the right Solicitor to help from our Family Law Solicitor, Anne-Marie Rainsford here.
With National Adoption Week taking place, our Family Law team share their advice on surrogacy, as this is another option for those wanting to start a family who are unable to conceive a child themselves.
Taking place between 12th to 18th October 2020, National Adoption Week strives to raise awareness of adopting and its impact on the lives of those involved. Here, our Family Law team offer advice when it comes to the legal aspects of adoption.