The divorce courts in England and Wales are operating as normal as possible as they are deemed as an ‘essential service’. Yes, they have staff working from home, just as we do, but this does not mean that the court system has stopped for divorce proceedings. If you are able to file for divorce whilst…
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Lockdown Divorce à la Française
In the context of coronavirus, throwing accusations just to prove that your relationship is over seems particularly unfair, especially when it might not be infidelity but a simple lack of personal space to blame for a break-up. There is currently legislation before the UK parliament that proposes an end to fault-based divorce in England and…
Will Divorce Cases Rise After Lockdown?
Law firms are bracing themselves for a surge in divorce filings as couples begin to emerge from self-isolation. What people may not know is that law firms have still running as before, but people have been following governments advice to stay home. It has been predicted that once those rules are relaxed, that law firms…
Government Guidance On Child Contact Arrangements During Lockdown
Guidance issued by the Government initially was unclear on child contact arrangements during the coronavirus lockdown. However, further advice has now been published which provides greater clarity to parents. The advice issued via the Courts and Judiciary website states: “Parental responsibility for a child who is the subject of a Child Arrangements Order [‘CAO’] made by the Family…