The Impact of Child Contact Cases on Victims of Domestic Abuse
8th September 2023
On 4th September, the BBC News published an article titled, "Family courts: Mothers dying after 'abusers' claim access to children."
Yorkshire Lawyer Awards
21st July 2023
We are very pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023.
Promotions
22nd June 2023
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Nicola Hall and Isla Boulongne to Directors. Nicola and Isla have been a part of the Williscroft family for a while and we are pleased they are now moving forward as part of the firm’s management team. Congratulations Nicola and Isla!
Welcome to Maria Amin
22nd June 2023
We are pleased to announce Maria Amin has joined our Private Client Team. Maria will be working alongside Lindsey Johnson to develop and grow the team. If you have any queries regarding wills, probate or estates, please contact Maria on 01274 305380 or email
Minimum age increased for marriage to 18
26th August 2022
The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales to protect children from the scourge of forced marriage.
Section 91(14) Order - preventing an application under the Children Act 1989 without permission
29th July 2022
Lower threshold for Children Act 1989, s 91(14) filter
Domestic Abusers barred from cross-examining victims in the family and civil courts
22nd July 2022
From the 21 July 2022 Victims of domestic abuse can be spared from being cross examined by their alleged attachers in the family and civil court.
No Fault Divorce Law Is Introduced Today
6th April 2022
From the 6th April 2022 there is no requirement to blame one party for the breakdown of the marriage to obtain a divorce. The main changes can be summarised as follows:
Controlling and Coercive behaviour - Child Arrangements Orders
20th May 2021
Court of Appeal issues guidance on domestic abuse hearings and findings of fact (March 2021)
Health Care Workers and their right to family life/ Contact arrangements during the pandemic
16th April 2020
Over the last month the public have been applauding healthcare workers for their dedication and the risks that they are facing in providing health care to those infected by COVID-19. If you talk to any healthcare worker they tell you about the extreme pressure they are put under both physically
