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Gainsborough family law team expands with three new hires!

We have recently strengthened our family law team, with the appointment of Partner Samantha Barrett, one of the area’s most highly regarded family lawyers.

Acquisition of Rawson Family Law, Sheffield

We are delighted to announce our recent acquisition of boutique legal practice Rawson Family Law of Sheffield, and the appointment of its Principal Solicitor Louise Rawson.

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme

The government has announced that it is investing £1m in family mediation. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. The fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least 2000 families.

Family Mediation Week 18 - 22 January 2021 – helping separated families know which way to turn

More than any other time of the year, January is a month when families decide to separate. For most, this will be their first experience of separation, and they will start searching for help and advice about where to turn for help to resolve issues - who will the children live with? What will happen with money?

Everything you need to know about Mediation

If you’ve made the decision to separate or divorce, you might be wondering what first steps you could take to get through this difficult process as quickly and amicably as you can.

CHILD CONTACT AND THE SECOND NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

On Thursday 5th November, England will be placed into a second national lockdown. The first lockdown placed a huge strain on many separated families with confusion as to whether or not children could still pass between different households for the purposes of contact.