The charity Refuge has reported that the National Domestic Abuse hotline has experienced a 25% increase in calls and online enquiries since the COVID-19 lockdown started. Everyone has been told to leave their home only to buy essentials, such as food or medicine, or to exercise. Many workers are being furloughed and many of those
Compromise is not always easy, but it is an important component of a positive co-parenting relationship. Compromise is integral when reaching agreements and we know that arrangements that have been agreed between parents have a higher chance of long-term success compared to arrangements that have been imposed by the court. The current Coronavirus crisis is
and Tania Ahad We are currently going through the most trying times in living memory for most of us. The Government has issued guidance and policy regarding social distancing in the hope of limiting the transmission of the virus. However, much as we may hope for a more supportive and collective approach, we know this
As more and more jobs and businesses are impacted by the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, payers and recipients of child and spousal maintenance will undoubtedly be worried about how they will manage to meet their financial commitments. If you find yourself in the situation of your normal income having been significantly reduced for reasons beyond your control