Covid-19

March 23rd, 2020 is a date that will go down in history as the first UK lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses found themselves trying to adapt overnight, with a new and novel way of working.

You may or may not already have had a free consultation with us, but once you decide to instruct us, then seeing a solicitor for the first time about family matters can feel like a big step.

Lockdown has been a difficult period for everybody, regardless of their living arrangements. There has been plenty of coverage of couples whose relationships have not survived lockdown, but what about couples who have been kept apart by Covid?

Unfortunately there are numerous families suffering from the effects of being locked down during this Covid-19 pandemic.

We are receiving a large number of enquiries from people looking for advice on whether or not shared contact should continue or cease during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice has released a statement relating to the current Coronavirus situation.

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) have provided a useful advice document for families entitled Co-parenting and child arrangements in a global pandemic – advice for families.