Family law

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.

With audio and visual recording devices more prevalent than ever, parties in family proceedings are increasingly turning to making secret recordings in a hope to capture ‘proof’ in support of their case. However, the use of such recordings in family proceedings raises several legal, ethical and evidentiary questions.

Matrimonial solicitor Kathy McQuillan highlights the key practicalities to consider if you’re getting married

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) has been compulsory for all Secondary Schools in England since 2020. Guidance in place for the teaching of RSE sets out what schools should do, and their legal duties, when teaching Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex and Health Education.

Professionals from across the North West gathered in Liverpool for a powerful day of learning, inspiration and collaboration at the Liverpool Domestic Abuse Conference 2025.

As a firm who work daily with families and children, the recent National Audit Office (NAO) review is deeply concerning.