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It’s something no one ever really plans for - divorce. As a challenging life event that’s emotionally and physically draining, it’s important to seek support and guidance during divorce proceedings and not to go it alone. At Wilkinson...
After having bounced back strongly following Covid-19, Wilkinson Woodward is well placed for continued growth in 2023, having already strengthened the Family Law team with the appointment of two new solicitors. Our Family Law team, which deals with all...
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On 20 th January 2020, Stalking Protection Orders came into effect. These were introduced by the Stalking Protection Act 2019 to protect victims from harassment or intimidation from strangers or non-family members. Under this new legislation, the...
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Last week the government signalled the long-awaited reform of divorce laws by potentially removing the element of ‘fault’. The Justice Secretary confirmed his intention that couples wanting to divorce should benefit from a less...
Divorce and separation are sadly dominating much of the media this month – the spike in divorce proceedings in January is often the result of additional pressures faced by couples over the Christmas and New Year period. You can get a divorce in...
It is a sad reality that holidays put pressure on family life. This is especially true of the period over Christmas and the New Year. The strain on families over the Christmas and New Year period can often lead to relationship breakdowns. Sadly, statistics...
Family law specialist Clive Masters sets the record straight. The question of whether to re-register a child’s birth if the natural parents subsequently marry can be confusing....
While many parents will greet their children’s return to school with a sigh of relief, for some the end of the summer holidays could also mark the start of a divorce. Alongside Christmas and the New Year, the long summer holidays can represent a...
A recent court of appeal decision reported in the media earlier this week has caused quite a stir. A wife, who petitioned for divorce on the grounds that her marriage had irretrievably broken down because of her husband’s behaviour, has been...
Recently I came across a court case in New Zealand where a judge expressed the following views about a child’s name "The court is profoundly concerned about the very poor judgment which this child's parents have shown in choosing this...
A recent article in the Halifax Courier reports a decline in convictions for domestic violence. The latest figures (obtained from 31 police forces through a Freedom of Information request) show a fall in domestic violence convictions. Here in West...