Rural Domestic Abuse Victims More Reluctant To Seek Help
Domestic abuse in close-knit rural communities can last 25% longer than in urban areas. Research by the National Rural Crime Network showed victims stay longer with abusive partners, on average three years before seeking help compared to 2.6 years in urban areas. Victims can suffer from isolation, traditional patriarchal views and often do not receive the support […]
Thinking Of Qualifying Into Family Law?
Lorna Tipple, Associate Director at Thursfields Solicitors takes a look at the type of work you may be undertaking and the clients you will be assisting, offering tips to help newly qualified’s (NQ’s) entering this interesting and unique area of law… As family lawyers we need to remember that we are more often than not […]
Mediating The Way Through Divorce
It has long been known that disputes are solved quicker and more easily through mediation: the Greeks were doing it over 1500 years ago, and the Government actively encourages mediation between separating parties. The Children and Families Bill 2013 states that couples must attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting before any court case, and […]
