There has been much reporting in the family law world of an increase of cases where domestic abuse is a feature arising during the lockdown for COVID19. A non-molestation order is a type of injunction telling someone not to be violent or abusive to another person. Breaking an order of this type …
COVID masks to be worn in court buildings
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Chief Executive, Susan Acland-Hood, announced that from 27 July 2020 people will be asked to wear face coverings in public areas of courts and tribunals buildings in England in order to mitigate and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). People may be …
Does it matter who starts the divorce proceedings?
This is a question I am often asked. I am not sure if this will be asked when the law is implemented for no fault divorce. I suspect it still will be a question that troubles many. So, disclaimer: my comments are based on the current law in July 2020. The old 1973 law that says one ground for …