by Michael Gossage
12 September 2024
Recent Increase in Will Challenges
As reported by various newspapers of late, there has been a recent spike in the number of Will challenges in England and Wales, with over 10,000 challenges being recorded via the courts in the past year. That is the highest number in over a decade, and it is a 20 percent rise from the previous […]
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 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 […]
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 Andrew Perrigo
18 March 2024
Social workers are knocking at my door – what should I do?
There are lots of reasons for a social worker knocking on your door to talk to you about your children. Very often it’s to check the children are safe. Sometimes it’s response to a referral from school, the police or health services. The outcome to these visits can be dependent on the seriousness of the […]
by Charles Millett
22 February 2024
Official menopause guidance issued to employers
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued guidance to employers in order to clarify their legal obligations towards their workers who are going through the menopause. Consideration was given at parliamentary level last year as to whether the menopause should be given a special status under employment law, such as automatically qualifying as […]
by Lucie Milton
6 February 2024
The expansion of the ‘Reporting Pilot’ in the Family Courts
There has been a longstanding concern that family courts are the ‘secret courts’ and decisions made within them are hidden from view. This confusion arises as family court proceedings are private to ensure there is no unnecessary intrusion into your family’s life – especially when there are children involved. In response to the criticisms and […]
