The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 came into force exactly one year ago but victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales are still having to navigate a “broken” justice system so how can survivors of domestic abuse get through the family courts more easily? The hurdles the survivors of domestic abuse face not only include under-resourced courts, […]
Legal experts are calling for downblousing to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales. These calls come three years after ‘upskirting’ (covertly taking photographs under someone’s clothes without their consent) became a criminal offence in England and Wales. If the campaign is successful and the new laws come into force in England and Wales, […]
Whether you have reached your financial remedy order by agreement or following contested proceedings, it is essential each person meets their obligations. But, given relations are likely to be strained, how do you enforce a financial remedy order? Thankfully it is usually a straightforward process. Each person’s obligations will be clearly set out. They could […]
Going through a divorce is never easy. However, despite the strain you and your family will be under, you do need to come to a viable agreement regarding your property and finances. To do this you will need to apply for a financial remedy order. We are often asked at what stage of the proceedings […]