Following the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Minimum Age) Act 2022 is expected to be effective from 27 February 2023.

Divorce, finance and children proceedings are emotionally charged and parties can understandably have a difficult experience (even where parties are able to reach an agreement). Resolution members are trained to conduct proceedings in such a way that animosity is removed from the proceedings where possible and a constructive approach is taken.

Ramsdens’ Family Law team have recently celebrated a number of appointments within the department, as they continue to develop their legal offering.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is the first time that a definition has been produced for what constitutes ‘domestic abuse’.

A recent case discussed in the Law Gazette evidences the need for a collaborative approach towards divorce proceedings.

When you marry or enter into a civil partnership, each of you automatically become entitled to Matrimonial Home Rights.

This week we are supporting Kirklees Safeguarding Week 2022. The theme this year is ‘continuous learning’ and during the course of the week, the aim is to cover a number of safeguarding topics to increase awareness within agencies, communities and the public.

This week we are supporting Kirklees Safeguarding Week 2022. The theme this year is ‘continuous learning’ and during the course of the week, the aim is to cover a number of safeguarding topics to increase awareness within agencies, communities and the public.