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Temporary Closure of our Ossett Office
UPDATE 6th October 2022: The minor refurbishment works are completed and we are ready to welcome clients back into our Ossett office from Monday 10th October. There may still be some finishing to do (painting/furniture re-building) but it’ll still be a safe and pleasant place for us to meet. Thank you so much for your patience […]
Five reasons why you might need a Prenuptial Agreement
It may seem odd, or even counter-intuitive, to be discussing separation and divorce at a time when you are finalising your wedding plans, but with around one third of marriages ending in divorce, statistics should prompt you to at least consider what the financial outcomes might be were you to divorce. A prenuptial isn’t just intended […]
Mediation to help thousands more families avoid costly legal battles
Our Family Law team here at Thornton Jones Solicitors were really pleased to learn of further funding by the Government into the Mediation Voucher Scheme; a scheme which enables eligible families to apply for a £500 voucher to be used towards the payment for Mediation. Announced via a press release on gov.uk on 3rd June 2022, the press release stated […]
Who is the Legal Guardian of a Child?
A legal guardian is someone who has the legal authority to take care of a child should anything happen to the parents. A parent of a child is not normally considered a guardian, though the responsibilities may be very similar. Typically, a guardian is someone (often a family member) who a parent has named in their Will […]
What happens once an application for a Child Arrangements Order is made?
Once an application for a Child Arrangement Order has been made, Cafcass (Children and Families Court Advisory and Support Service) will start making basic safeguarding enquiries with the Police and Social Services. All parties will be contacted by Cafcass for an initial discussion, usually by telephone. At this stage they will only want to discuss with you […]
How to apply for a Child Arrangements Order?
To apply a Child Arrangements Order, the law requires you to first attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting, often referred to as a MIAM. This is a meeting with a qualified mediator who will inform you about forms of alternative dispute resolution and ways in which to resolve your dispute out of the Court […]
What is a Child Arrangements Order and Why Would I Need One?
Whether you are a parent or grandparent of a child, you are able to apply to a Court for a Child Arrangements Order (often referred to as a CAO). Typically, although not limited to, individuals apply for a Child Arrangements Order where either separation of the parents has taken place or there are obstacles being […]
Get Ready! New Divorce Legislation Incoming!
It is finally happening. ‘No fault’ divorce is approaching and approaching fast. The change in law does coincide with my own personal nuptials. I hope this doesn’t provide a bad omen for my relationship. EDIT: This blog was originally written on 24th March 2022, just before the new legislation came into effect. Today, 6th April, is the day that […]
