Category: Family Law

A recent BBC News report has shone an important light on the use of hair strand drug testing in Family Court proceedings. It told the story of a mother who nearly lost the chance to be reunited with her child after a hair strand test appeared to show ongoing ketamine use, despite her maintaining that she had stopped. The case was later reconsidered, and expert evidence raised doubts about whether the test results had been interpreted correctly.

Morecrofts are pleased to be hosting a free legal advice clinic based in the Wirral in partnership with Spark, offering our community the opportunity to access clear and confidential legal guidance.

Recent figures reported by the BBC have highlighted a deeply concerning rise in the number of people in England and Wales who are suspected to have taken their own lives following experiences of domestic abuse. Associate Solicitor Heather Lyon shares her view on the update.

For many children, living with their parents is not always possible or safe. When this happens, the court may decide that a child should live with a trusted family member or another significant person in their life. To secure this arrangement and give the child long-term stability, a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) may be considered. […]

It has been announced that teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade.

Morecrofts Solicitors is celebrating a remarkable double success after being named Outstanding Team in two categories at the Liverpool Legal Awards, hosted by the Liverpool Law Society.

As the festive season approaches, separated parents often start to think about where their children will spend Christmas. For many families, this can be a particularly sensitive and emotional topic.

The government has announced plans to remove the presumption of parental involvement from the existing Child Arrangements Act 1989.