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Coping with children’s Christmas present competition after separation

10Dec

Christmas present competition may be experienced between you and your ex-partner over Christmas. It is ...

Welcome To Our New Site!

05Dec

Welcome to the brand new Macks Solicitors website. We’ve been working hard to create lots ...

Theresa May to target emotional abuse

27Nov

The Home Secretary is to introduce a new law which will criminalise psychological abuse and controlling behaviour.

Alternatives to court in separation – Part 3: The benefits of the collaborative process.

27Nov

In the collaborative process an agreement is signed at the outset which commits both parties and lawyers to resolve issues without court proceedings.

Resolution Press Release – 26th November 2014

26Nov

Businesses in THE North East are suffering as a result of divorce and separation. That’s the finding of a new piece of research from family law not for profit group Resolution.

Alternatives to court in separation – Part 2: What is Arbitration?

25Nov

Arbitration is often used if mediation efforts, where the couple reaches their own agreement, are unsuccessful. A qualified arbitrator is chosen and appointed by the separating couple, depending on the nature of their disputes.

Alternatives to court for separating couples – Part 1: What to expect from mediation.

25Nov

Mediation involves the appointment of a neutral third party mediator, who encourages the couple to reach their own agreements.

Resolution survey reveals the impact of divorce on children

24Nov

A report published by Resolution today has outlined the effect of a parent’s divorce or separation on children.

Coalition’s ‘Family Test’ to guide policy decisions

05Nov

The coalition has published details of its ‘Family Test’ – a compulsory set of questions to be considered by all civil servants when drafting any changes in law and policy.

Jingle Bells

03Nov

December will soon be upon us and if you are as organised as one of my colleagues, you will have finished buying all your Christmas presents and even wrapped them all up. Many separated parents do not however put the same effort and energy into organising, the arrangement for the children during the festive season.

Separation and Children: It’s all about the kids

27Oct

If you have recently separated and you want some advice about separation and children, please contact our specialist family team at Macks and we will be happy to help and explain your options to you.

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