Family law

The Government is asking for public views on how the law works for couples who live together but are not married if they separate. This is part of a consultation called A Fairer End to Relationships, which is open online until mid-August.

Research over a number of years consistently shows that incidents of domestic abuse increase during major football tournaments involving England, whether our national team win or lose.

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. […]

Nearly £2,200,000 will be invested in five local organisations to provide specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) over the next two years. A further £1,840,00 has been awarded to 11 domestic abuse services delivering vital community-based support for victims and survivors across Merseyside.

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.