Adoption – Is Wholesale Reform Needed?
Although almost every European country has a mechanism to allow children to be adopted without parental consent England and Wales…
Care proceedings Court of Appeal win
Hopkins Solicitors (instructed for the children) have acted in the recent Court of Appeal case of Re P and E…
New government pilot with Resolution for family disputes
On Tuesday March 26, 2024 the UK Parliment considered a formal question on family resolution and particularly, Resolution’s “Vision For…
Legal Guide for unmarried couples buying a new build home
If you’re about to purchase a new build home, or have recently done so, then it’s essential to protect yourself…
Legal guide to domestic abuse: What is a Non-Molestation Order?
A Non-Molestation order is an injunction obtained through the Family Court. More commonly known as a restrainging order, it provides…
Legal guide to child maintenance, if you are a millionaire
The Barclays “Prosperity Index” estimates that 1 in 67 UK adults is a millionaire. The population of Nottinghamshire is approximately…
Legal guide to divorce, if you are a millionaire
There are about 2,800,000 millionaires in the UK, which is 5.4% of the total UK population. And in 2021, there…
Divorce and Your Pension
Divorce and Your Pension If you are separating or divorcing from your spouse, and either have a pension you want…
When ‘Happy New Year’ isn’t ‘Happily Ever After’
Why do people get divorced in January? Many people aim to change things in their life after the New Year…
Divorcing at Christmas – tips from your friendly local solicitor
Christmas is renowned for being a stressful time, and for many married couples, it can be the final straw –…