To “let’s kill all the lawyers” is definitely one way of substantially cutting the legal aid budget! The famous Shakespearean quote is always guaranteed a hearty laugh when audiences watch Henry VI. Another way to trim the more than £2.1bn spent on legal aid last year is to tinker with the eligibility criteria in family cases. […]
It is one of life’s paradoxes that the stresses that cause divorce, increase during the festive season! So along with the increase of festive greetings and good-will to all men, comes a decrease in family celebrations and ill-will towards ones partners or spouses! One of our solicitors has recently undertaken a study of BLM’s statistical data […]
Plans to introduce a new legal presumption of “shared parenting” may lead to warring parents having an unrealistic expectation in “custody” battles and also seriously compromise child welfare. If a couple’s relationship breaks down it is of course important that their children continue to have a good relationship with both parents. However there is a risk that legislation to promote shared parenting will lead to […]
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