Posted: 05 April
The Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) ceased from 29 March 2023, following the programme being subject to a research and evidence review. This led to a redesigned model which was more focussed on the child, contained updated content, and...
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Posted: 27 March
‘Take this letter to a Solicitor Now’ – Letter Before Proceedings Public Law Outline (PLO) If you have parental responsibility for a child and receive a letter from Social Services saying they are concerned about your child or children...
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Posted: 23 November
We are supporting Good Divorce Week, an annual campaign by Resolution to promote a child-focused and amicable approach to divorce and separation. Who are Resolution? Resolution are an organisation of family lawyers and other professionals committed to a proactive...
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Posted: 27 October
With divorce applications now being completed online, the quick and easy process has led some to forget about a crucial aspect of separation. What is a Financial Remedy Order? A Financial Remedy Order sets out how the finances within...
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Posted: 17 October
Non-Molestation Orders – what has changed? The process of obtaining a Non-Molestation Order has changed in Chelmsford and Southend. The Family Courts are returning to the pre-covid method whereby without notice applications are made in person. What is a...
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Posted: 29 August
What is the UK Trust Registration Service? The UK Trust Registration Service (‘TRS’) is a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts. The service, first introduced in 2017, is aimed at tackling money laundering, serious crime and terrorist financing....
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Posted: 23 August
What is a “Barring Order” in the Children’s Act? Barring Orders can be made by the Family Court, within Children Act Proceedings, in order to stop applications being brought to Court in the future. Bringing further applications requires permission...
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Posted: 06 July
April 6th 2022 saw the long-awaited introduction of a ‘no-fault’ divorce, dispensing with the use of the five known facts, establishing irretrievable breakdown, and removing the ability to make allegations about your spouse’s conduct. For the first time it...
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Posted: 15 September
I read article this weekend on BBC news about a parent who had her 10th child and was involved with Social Services. The first 9 children were removed from her care as she struggled to cope after a number...
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Posted: 20 April
THB Solicitors are proud to support our key workers and the community through this difficult time. We are currently offering all key workers a 20% discount off of the cost of our Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and...
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