Family Law News Blog – By Sheryl Perry Solicitors
From divorce, to co-habitation, to adultery, we will discuss both important and controversial topics in our blogs below:
Father jailed and fined for contempt of court, following publication of Children Act proceedings on social media
For the majority of us sharing personal information on social media is now part of everyday life, but there are boundaries that should never be crossed, especially in a court of law. In a recent case M A-G v Hartley (contempt) [2021] EWHC 2473 (FAM), the repercussions of his online actions were considerable for MrContinue reading “Father jailed and fined for contempt of court, following publication of Children Act proceedings on social media”
Can I take my child on holiday and can the ‘absent’ father legally do the same?
As we approach summer, we explore this common scenario in a little more detail and hope to offer some clarity. Going on holiday should be a fun and exciting time – not just for children but for the grown ups too! After all, we work hard and need a break to recharge our batteries, especiallyContinue reading “Can I take my child on holiday and can the ‘absent’ father legally do the same?”
New ruling on coercive control in children act cases
Hope for many caught in a painful and often secretive form of domestic abuse that can be hard to evidence. Coercive control is a term that appears all too frequently in children act cases and as a family lawyer, I am particularly happy to welcome the new judgment of Justice Hayden in the case ofContinue reading “New ruling on coercive control in children act cases”
Autumn 2021 sees the introduction of the new ‘No-fault Divorce’
After years of campaigning this divorce reform is, at long last, on its way for married couples in England and Wales. It is generally accepted that no-fault divorces better reflect today’s modern relationships. Back in June 2020 The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill gained Royal assent putting an end to the many years of campaigning that haveContinue reading “Autumn 2021 sees the introduction of the new ‘No-fault Divorce’”
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