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News / 06.01.2022 Avoid Court and save money Unfortunately divorce rates have risen since 2019, according to the ONS and Family Court figures, especially amongst older couples. The pandemic has put additional stresses on families, emotionally an... Read More
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News / 12.11.2021 When do I need to attend court? With lockdown in March 2020 came a whole new way of working for the Courts dealing with Family disputes. But what is the current situation for anyone attending court now? Family Associate Solicitor Le... Read More
News / 26.05.2021 Battens' Family Solicitor appointed visiting fellow at Bournemouth University Battens’ Family Solicitor, Georgina Bacon, has been appointed as a Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University.  Georgina is renowned for her experience working in family law in Dorset, with... Read More
News / 02.05.2021 FAQ - Separated families and holidays With borders potentially opening soon for summer holidays, Head of Family Louise Gidley discusses separated families and holidays abroad. 1) As a separated parent, how can I ensure taking my childr... Read More
News / 04.04.2021 FAQ - Legal rights for unmarried couples Family solicitor Hollie Knapman discusses legal rights for unmarried couples and how a Cohabitation Agreement can help. 1) What key legal considerations should unmarried couples think about w... Read More
News / 27.12.2020 Family Matters – How have things changed? COVID19 and the lockdowns have left many people feeling adrift in their relationships and have sadly led to an increase of incidents of domestic violence. According to Women's Aid, 66% of women in an... Read More
News / 22.12.2020 Family Mediation in lockdown It has been a busy year for our mediation service.  A very positive development has been our transition from face to face to online meetings in most cases.  The format is the same and outcom... Read More
News / 12.11.2020 FAQ - The rights of unmarried parents Family Solicitor Hollie Knapman answers frequently asked questions regarding the rights of unmarried parents. 1) How do the rights of married and unmarried parents differ?   Married parent... Read More
News / 13.10.2020 Christmas contact for separated families Christmas can be a difficult time of year for families, especially those that are newly separated or those that can’t agree on arrangements for the children. The courts won’t deal with Ch... Read More
News / 21.07.2020 Relationship breakdowns during a pandemic The pandemic has been an unprecedented event which came about without warning, and has changed how we all live overnight. Sadly, for some couples, lockdown may have pushed them further apart where the... Read More
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