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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.

With the world opening up following the end of coronavirus restrictions, many parents are looking to take trips abroad this summer for what may be the first time in years but what are the implications for separated parents?

Whilst it is not desired to plan for the end of a relationship, the reality is that sometimes marriages do breakdown and it is often therefore desirable to ensure financial security for you both through creating a prenuptial agreement.

Foster Care Fortnight 2022 is taking place 9-22 May 2022 with a focus on the strength and resilience of fostering communities.

Contrary to popular belief, your individual assets (whether obtained before marriage or during) may be taken into consideration as part of the ‘marital assets/pot’ for the purposes of financial provision on marital breakdown.

Last week saw a revolutionary change in the way divorce proceedings are dealt with in the jurisdictions of England and Wales.

It is vital that where possible, parties try and amicably come to an agreement as to the division of finances on divorce. The new divorce law under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is widely being referred to as ‘No Fault Divorce’.

We acknowledge how difficult separation is for families and the challenges arising in obtaining an amicable relationship when co-parenting. We have therefore considered what we feel to be some helpful top tips on co-parenting during and after separation.

Currently, Divorce Law in England and Wales largely encompasses the element of ‘fault’. To obtain a divorce within two years, one party must blame the other for adultery or for behaving unreasonably.

Join Ramsdens Solicitors from 1st – 7th March 2022 as we support The National Centre for Domestic Violence in their Male Domestic Violence Awareness Week.

Throughout this week, our Abuse and Family teams have being supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

As we continue to support Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, our Abuse team explains how they may be able to assist survivors.

Join us in supporting the fifth Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week from 7th-13th February 2022.

What happens when there is a breakdown in a farming relationship? Farming divorces are often far more complex in nature than the typical ‘urban’ or “suburban” divorce.

The Family team at Ramsdens are supporting Family Mediation Week which this year is taking place between the 17th-21st January. This annual initiative creates the opportunity to raise awareness of family mediation process and of the benefits it can bring to separating families.

At Ramsdens, our family team have been receiving a growing number of enquiries from individuals that have not dealt with their finances after dealing with the divorce themselves online.

The first Monday of the New Year is often referred to as ‘Divorce Day’, as statistics shows an increase in divorce enquiries following on from the New Year and Christmas period.

According to research carried out by Women’s Aid, one in seven (14.2%) of children and young people under the age of 18 will have experienced domestic abuse at some point in their childhood.

As part of our series of blogs supporting 16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence, we focus on the impact of domestic abuse on the mental health of victims.

Emotional abuse is a grey area within the realm of abuse as many people don’t know what constitutes emotional abuse or how it is perpetrated on an individual. Victims of emotional abuse believe that abuse is a ‘strong’ word and don’t think they are ‘abused’ but this is far from the truth.

During the COVID-19 pandemic our Family team have seen an increase in domestic abuse cases with an increasing number of those being subjected to abuse being men.

Honour based violence is an umbrella term used to describe practices which punishes individuals for their disobedience.

Separation can be a difficult and emotional time especially when it involves children. This week Resolution are celebrating Good Divorce Week and have created a guide to Parenting Through Separation, in order to help parents navigate this difficult time.

This week, we are supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week to help spread awareness about the ways parents can embrace a child-focused approach to separation. As part of their campaign, Resolution focus on the disputes that may arise between parties in respect of their children and how these may be resolved.

Elder abuse is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. WHO further outlines that elder abuse constitutes a violation of human rights which can take the form of physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological/emotional abuse, financial abuse, neglect and serious loss of dignity and respect.

The episode ‘For Richer, For Poorer’ on BBC Sounds aims to cover the vulnerabilities that adults with Dementia may face when entering into a marriage. Datshiane Navanayagam, who regularly reports for BBC and Channel 4, spoke to a number of families who had been the subject of a ‘predatory marriage’.