by Kathy McQuillan
23 August 2024
Unmarried families – what happens when the relationship breaks down?
Generally, when marriages break down, both parties have some protection in respect of the assets whether they are owned jointly or solely owned by one spouse. However, this is not the case for unmarried couples and often they can find themselves with no legal protection in respect of assets held in the sole name of […]
by Amy Knowles
21 August 2024
Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ to be delivered in full
On 12th August 2024, in response to a written question, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch confirmed that the Government will deliver its Plan to Make Work Pay in full. What will change under the Plan to Make Work Pay? The plan includes: What happens next? Baroness Jones confirmed that ministers are identifying the best way to deliver the plan. […]
29 July 2024
Morecrofts Netball Team win Inclusion Award
Morecrofts Netball Club won the Inclusion Award at the North West Netball One Awards. The team were recognised for their initiatives to bring netball to wide and diverse groups within the North West region. Morecrofts have supported the netball club since 2017 and equipped the team with innovative new kits and equipment in 2023, introducing a game-changing […]
by Eleanor Slater
19 July 2024
Worry for grandparents as courts highlight lack of legal aid support
The family court has recently highlighted a big challenge for grandparents who face allegations in care proceedings. In a recent case* a 19 month old baby had suffered an unexplained head injury. The people who had care of the child in the timeframe identified by the medics were the parents and the grandmother. The court […]
by Andrew Perrigo
18 July 2024
Response: Children’s services support in King’s Speech
With one of the largest Children Law teams in the Liverpool City Region, careful consideration was always going to be given as to what The King’s Speech was going state. I was particularly interested in the information around offering help to the thousands of children involved in care proceedings and the many more who are […]
3 July 2024
Technology and psychology highlighted at Domestic Abuse Conference
More than 100 delegates attended the sold-out event at Liverpool’s Hilton Hotel.
18 June 2024
Morecrofts’ family law solicitor and partner Jo-anne Lomax has been recognised nationally for her pro bono work
Morecrofts’ family law solicitor and partner Jo-anne Lomax has been recognised nationally for her pro bono work. Jo-anne has been named on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. As well as leading the firm’s matrimonial and domestic abuse teams, Jo also specialises in children law, is an accredited member of the well-respected […]
by Amy Knowles
3 June 2024
Carer’s leave – the new law explained
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2024 and gives carers the right to apply for carer’s leave from their first day of work. If you are a carer, you can now take up to one week of leave every twelve months to help a dependant that requires long-term care. Who is […]
