Family and Matrimonial

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To Bar or Not to Bar… Changes to the Children’s Act s.91(14)

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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The most significant change in the divorce law since 1973

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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Child Protection Plans and the Public Law Outline Process

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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Supporting Key Workers and the Community

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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CAOs and Coronavirus

Posted: 31 March

As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic many parents are faced with the difficult decision of children spending time with their non-resident parent. A regular agreement may be the norm, or your arrangements may be set out in a...

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Ongoing Coronavirus Update – 31st March 2020

Posted: 31 March

Taylor Haldane Barlex are complying with social distancing rules and at present we are unable to facilitate visits to our offices. All Fee Earners in all Departments can offer one-to-one and group Meetings either face-to-face (circumstances permitting), via Video...

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Coronavirus Update – 23rd March 2020

Posted: 23 March

In light of the current Government and Health advice, with effect from the 23rd March 2020 THB staff will be working from home. All current and future appointments will be dealt with remotely. Our offices can still be contacted...

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Coronavirus

Posted: 17 March

As the COVID -19 virus continues to occupy the news, we are exploring ways in which we can continue to work effectively with our clients over the forthcoming weeks and months. We are taking pre-emptive steps to minimise the...

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Briony Clarke Appointed as a Judge

Posted: 11 March

Briony Clarke has been appointed as a District Judge (Magistrates’) Court as of the 23rd March 2020.  See link below: https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/district-judge-magistrates-courts-appointment-briony-clarke/ Briony’s new appointment means that she will be leaving the firm after 18 years. All at THB will...

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XMAS JUMPER DAY

Posted: 20 December

  THB staff looking festive raising money for our charities of the year Havens Hospices, Columbus School & College and Ipswich Maternity unit.

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Calls to Ban Smacking Children in England and Northern Ireland

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and...

- 21 March 2025

IHT Changes 2030

Plus, Protect Your Legacy, Plan Ahead Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges families to act...

- 19 March 2025

UK Will Alert: Act Today

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges people to review their wills following new research showing...

- 19 March 2025