Family

This is an area of law as diverse as many aspects of family life itself each of which may need to be resolved.

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Divorce - The procedure has not changed for many years but the Government have attempted to make amendments such as the introduction of no fault divorce More info DIY DIVORCE	Children - Whether you are married, cohabiting or a child yourself the courts give a very high priority to children needs and wishes all reinforced by of the Children's Act 1989 More info	Injunctions - There are 2 methods of protection. 1. Criminal proceedings under the new Protection from Harassment Act. 2. Civil proceedings under the new Family Law Act.
Care Proceedings Local Authorities only take care proceedings if they absolutely have to. They are taken as a protective precaution so that the local authority can share parental responsibility. More Info.	Contact This is the old access but has been changed not only in the word but it's emphasis. Previously fathers had access to their children. Now it is the Childs right to access to their father More info	Residence This is the old custody and like contact and other orders of the Children Act is focused around the child. Here the order will state where the child shall reside More info
Mediation The changes in Legal Aid means that for most people before they apply for Legal Aid, Mediation must be considered. However mediators can provide valuable service when separating couples need to discuss future arrangements about their children, finances and property more info	Grandparents Many grandparents after separation have difficulties maintaining contact with their young family after separation f the child's parents. The Children Act helps to maintain the family ties all children have which includes grandparents more info	Domestic Violence What is domestic violence See injunctions above The Women's Aid Federation, is our spotlight feature Crown Prosecution Service policy statement on Domestic Violence Refuges For women fleeing domestic violence a refuge may be the only option. However it may the best choice and we have information kindly provided by Women's Aid federation together with details on on how to contact them more info
Change your name Deed more info	Rape and Sexual Assault Advice Center National Office Cranmer House, 39 Brixton Road London SW9 6DZ Tel 0171 735 9166	Victim Support National Office Cranmer House, 39 Brixton Road London SW9 6DZ Tel 0171 735 9166 victim supportline

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