In the UK, approximately 1 in 5 adults aged 16 years old or older have experienced domestic abuse after turning 16. That’s 10.4 million people. Domestic abuse is a huge problem in the UK, and can affect both men and women. The Government defines domestic abuse as ‘any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse… Read more »
UK Divorce Hotspots Revealed We’re living in a time of uncertainty. Lockdown has given many of us the chance to consider what we do and don’t want out of life, and life changing decisions have been made. For some that means filing for divorce and making a fresh start. To gain an accurate insight into… Read more »
The phrase “conscious uncoupling” hit the spotlight in the aftermath of the breakup of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. It was used to describe a breakup or divorce that sought to avoid an acrimonious and contentious separation. Many family lawyers now see going to court to be completely unsuitable and outdated. Apart from incurring significant… Read more »
It was announced on Tuesday that the government will be changing the laws surrounding divorce in England and Wales. It will be put into effect as soon as parliamentary time becomes available. The current law states that divorce can only proceed when a spouse claims their partner is at fault. What does ‘at fault’… Read more »
Being a victim of domestic abuse is a terrifying and upsetting experience. It’s also far more common than you’d think, with 2 million people reporting that they’d been victims of domestic abuse in 2018 alone. While there are laws designed to protect you, many have called on the government to improve legislation and further protect… Read more »
We’re delighted to announce that Beecham Peacock fended off stiff competition to again be awarded Team of the Year in the Family Law category at the prestigious Northern Law Awards 2018. The black-tie event, held on the 7th of June 2018, witnessed hundreds of the North East’s most talented law professionals head to the… Read more »
What is divorce? That’s a question that is searched via Google almost 400 times a month – indicating that many in the UK do not fully understand the full concept of divorce. It is a legal act, a ruling that sees your marriage permanently ended in the eyes of the law. However, it is not… Read more »
Deciding to get a divorce is often a painful event in your life. When a marriage breaks down, it can be hard to know where to turn and even how to begin the process of divorce. After living life so closely with another person, divorce can be a complicated experience involving many considerations such as… Read more »
If you’re a victim of domestic violence or abuse, you’re not alone. Between March 2016 and 2017, an estimated 1.9 million adults aged between 15 and 59 experienced domestic abuse in the UK. Of these, women are more commonly victims – but many men are also affected. 1.2 million women experienced abuse compared to 713,000… Read more »
Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division highlighted, in a speech last week, his concern over the subordinate consideration given to the role of the family by Government bodies. Despite having a multitude of Departments, now even including a Department for Exiting the European Union, our Government does not have a Department for… Read more »
The recent series of Dr Foster may have been criticised for being over the top but it did highlight the impact on children caught in the crossfire between two waring parents. The characters were so embroiled in their hatred of each other they failed to see the impact of their actions on their son until… Read more »
Family courts are frequently presented with care proceedings where a child is deemed to be at risk because their parent has learning difficulties. It is considered that if a parent struggles to care for themselves, they struggle to care for a child. However, most of these cases are brought before the Court because of an… Read more »
