Concerns Around The Government’s Lasting Powers of Attorney Tool Stone Rowe Brewer solicitors, with offices in Twickenham and Teddington, have joined a number of organisations representing older and vulnerable people to raise serious concerns around the Government’s online tool for creating Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). An LPA is a powerful legal document [...]
Calls For Greater Domestic Violence Protection For Victims The justice secretary, Liz Truss (pictured), has arranged an emergency domestic abuse review to investigate ways of banning perpetrators from directly cross-examining their victims within the family court system. The minister has responded to a Guardian newspaper feature, which exposed how women are being confronted and [...]
Legal Advice for Preparing for Separation and Divorce When a relationship becomes impossible, whether it is your decision, your partner’s or a joint realisation, the prospect of family change is a daunting one. There is now a bewildering array of information available and a variety of services to choose from. We are experts and can [...]
EU Citizens Living In The UK Post Brexit The recent EU referendum result has led to a great deal of uncertainty in many areas of the law, and family is no exception. Although the exact ramifications are yet to emerge, it is likely the prospect of withdrawal from the European Union will have a [...]
Finding Family Solutions in Mediation Family Mediation is less stressful, quicker and more cost effective than a long drawn out of Court application. Mediation is confidential and puts you in control of the time frame, agenda and outcome. The Mediator helps you find solutions that work for you and your family. Mediation works because we [...]
Can you Take your Child Out Of School To Go On Holiday? The media attention that surrounded the High Court case brought by Jon Platt, an Isle of Wight father, who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter on holiday during term time, shows that the topic is one that affects a lot [...]
The Role of the Family Consultant Family change is a complex and emotional process few of us are prepared for. It stands to reason that we would want and need some support at such a difficult time. Whilst your lawyer is there for you in terms of legal support, many people find emotional support is [...]