Conflict can have some serious long-term effects on children. Studies have shown that it’s not the separation or divorce proper that has an impact, but rather the conflict stemming from it that often has a detrimental impact on their well-being.
Having admittedly watched Dr Foster on TV recently along with many others, it is perhaps unsurprising a child is at the centre of a relationship breakdown. Sadly, it is all too familiar with family lawyers.
The Criminal Justice Statistics quarterly in England and Wales indicate that 1.71 million individuals were dealt with by the Criminal Justice System from April 2016 to March 2017 and 1.43 million defendants were prosecuted.
Congratulations to Jane Wright solicitor in our Family Law department on being awarded Senior Mediator status by the Family Mediators Association. Jane is also an advanced member of the Law Society Family Law Panel, an accredited specialist member of Resolution and a qualified Collaborative Family Lawyer.
Resolution have recently published the following:-
"This year's Awareness Raising week (27 November to 1 December) will focus on cohabitating couples.
There has been much in the press of late regarding Mrs Owen’s attempt to overturn an earlier Court ruling rejecting her petition to divorce her Husband. The Supreme Court has decided to hear her appeal which has significant implications for the future of divorce law in England and Wales.
The Association of Chief Police Officers guidance on investigating domestic abuse states that, "Positive action policies should be applied in all cases of domestic abuse to reduce repeat victimisation and protect victims".
Mullenders are pleased to announce Angela Piliero a Senior Family Law Solicitor and Collaborative Lawyer joined our team on April 29th.
