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Family. Courts remain an essential service and will remain open despite the presence of COVID-19 in the community. For information about how courts and tribunals are operating, see our COVID-19 information. Get information about family issues, and other times when you need help.
The Family Advocate assists the parties to reach an agreement on disputed issues, namely custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the Family Advocate evaluates the parties’ circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to the Court with regard to custody, access ...
What is family law? Family law is made up of three main areas of work: matrimonial, finance and child law. Many lawyers choose to specialise in either matrimonial law or child law, whilst others maintain a mixed client base. It can also cover domestic violence, guardianship, child abuse and neglect. Other matters might include inheritance law ...
Family Law. Family Law deals with a range of legal options relating to family and domestic matters. These include separation and divorce, maintenance, arrangements for children, and domestic violence. It also covers many other legal matters such as marriage notification exemptions and gender recognition. Find out more below about the full range ...
South African family law is concerned with those legal rules in South Africa which pertain to familial relationships. It may be defined as “that subdivision of material private law which researches, describes and regulates the origin, contents and dissolution of all legal relationships between: (i) husband and wife (including the parties to a civil union); (ii) parents, guardians (and other ...
Follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi, struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father's law firm. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
Rising numbers of litigants in person (LiPs) combined with increasing backlogs, delays and chronic lack of investment is creating a perfect storm in the family justice system. The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and ...
