28/02/14

Could Pre-nuptial agreements become legally binding?

The Law Commission has recently published their report ‘Matrimonial Property Needs and Agreements’. The report has recommended a set of measures to make it easier …

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27/01/14

What is left of Legal Aid?

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 was brought into effect on 1st April 2013 and has made cuts to when people …

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22/01/14

24 Hour Domestic Abuse Helpline

Our 24 hour domestic abuse helpline was set up to assist vulnerable people who are in need of urgent legal help and advice. The helpline …

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14/01/14

Can you change a Child’s Birth Certificate?

Often we receive enquiries as to whether a child’s birth certificate can be changed? Corrections can only be made to a child’s birth certificate if the information …

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10/01/14

Changes to Legal Aid and Mental Health Act

In April there were drastic changes to legal aid. Regulations were introduced which meant that legal aid stopped for a detained person once a court …

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09/01/14

Common Property Dilemma

It will not be the first or last time that I have received a request for advice in a situation where, for example, the mother …

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28/11/13

Legal Aid is Still Available

Despite common opinion, Legal Aid is still available if you require advice, assistance and representation in family cases. Here at Ringrose Law we offer Legal …

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25/11/13

Ringrose Law welcomes the introduction of Clare’s Law

Clare’s Law will become effective in March 2014 and will enable people to check the police record of their partners. The scheme which has been …

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12/11/13

Collaborative Family Law

There is a growing emphasis in the area of Family Law for parties to resolve disputes through negotiation and agreement rather than through the Court, …

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18/10/13

Legal Aid changes wastes court time!

In his judgment in Tufail v Riaz [2013] EWHC 1829 Mr Justice Holman quoted The President of the Supreme Court that: “It is vital for …

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04/10/13

Is protection for vulnerable adults inadequate?

The Mental Capacity Act provides a legal framework for making decisions on behalf of vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.  The …

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18/09/13

Parental Responsibility and Contact

At a recent free clinic held at our Sleaford Office (which we do on the last Friday of every month at all our offices), I …

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