Family Life

Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are often misunderstood, leading many couples to dismiss them as unnecessary or even unromantic. However, in reality, they can provide financial clarity and security, ensuring that both partners enter marriage with a clear understanding of their financial responsibilities. While some believe prenups are only relevant for the wealthy, they can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, particularly those with assets, businesses, or children from previous relationships.

Prenups Are Only for the Wealthy

A common misconception is that...

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NSPCC launches UK-wide campaign to help children exposed to harm under the lockdown

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:22pm

With growing concern for the safety of some children during the coronavirus crisis the NSPCC wants more people to know how to get advice and support and where to raise concerns about a child’s wellbeing.

The charity is launching a new TV and advertising campaign today (May 4) across the UK to promote its free and confidential helpline for adults.

The film, which will run on national television and across social media, depicts a helpline expert taking a call from someone concerned for the wellbeing of a neighbour’s child.

The Government has provided £1.6m in...

Families urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2020 - 12:49pm

Families in Devon are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals as the coronavirus crisis creates more hardship across the county.

Nationally applications for Universal Credit have gone up dramatically with initial estimates of an extra 10,000 claims in Devon in the last two weeks of March.

Now Devon County Council is appealing to hard-pressed families to make sure they do not miss out on free food for their children - even if they are not currently in school.

Schools will provide meals for vulnerable children and children of key...

Make Your Mom's Birthday Special With These Gift Ideas

Moms are our best friends and often remain that one person we can run to when the world turns its back on us. Even though your mom thinks that you're in a bad place and you shouldn't get her anything for her birthday or even Mother's day, which is around the corner, you still want to remind her that she matters. You may also have another great person that's a mother figure, or maybe you're the mom! Every mom deserves a present , and this list should give you ideas that will help you make her day:

A tea subscription box

All moms love their warm beverages, most especially...

Award-winning children’s author brings story time online to help children during coronavirus lockdown

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/21/2020 - 12:11pm

An award-winning Exeter children’s author has become a virtual bedtime storyteller to help families cope with the coronavirus lockdown.

Dr Wendy O’Shea-Meddour has replaced her work in schools and libraries with story sessions filmed at her home for toddlers to nine-year-olds. Her books have already garnered recognition for helping adults support children through difficult experiences and have become even more relevant now.

The sessions, available online, will include readings from new books not yet published. Dr O’Shea-Meddour, who records with a camera balanced on a...

Local Adoption Charity, Families for Children, recognised in the Parliamentary Review

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/16/2020 - 7:58pm

The Parliamentary Review, co-chaired by former ministers Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, publishes its latest, highly anticipated edition this spring. Featuring commentary from the prime minister and senior politicians alongside business and thought leaders across both the private and public sectors, The Review aims to share and promote best practice among executives and policymakers.

Success for businesses of any size does not always come easily, and this year's edition of The Parliamentary Review is indispensable for anyone who seeks to make a name for themselves in industry....

Protection and care of children remains as important as ever during COVID-19 outbreak

Protection and care of children remains as important as ever during COVID-19 outbreak

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 04/08/2020 - 4:53pm

A WESTCOUNTRY legal practice says during these uncertain times the protection and care of children remains as important as ever (April, 2020).

As of March 24, it was confirmed by the Government that children can move between separated parents during the current coronavirus restrictions.

Family barrister, Elizabeth McCallum, who is the co-founder of the legal service Children in the Middle, along with her fellow Exeter-based barrister Sarah Evans, said: “During these uncertain times, it’s important to maintain your child’s routine as much as possible and the Government...

As couples self-isolate due to coronavirus, lawyers expect a rise in divorces

Contrary to popular belief, there is just one “ground for divorce”. The irrevocable breakdown of the marriage. In UK law, before a couple can be granted a divorce, they must prove that their marriage broke down for one of 5 reasons. These are adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, living apart for 2 years (with consent) or living apart for 5 years (without consent). You’ll notice that coronavirus isolation isn’t on that list.

Despite this, solicitors up and down the country are bracing for an increase in enquiries once the lockdown restrictions are eased. It’s not...

Separating or divorcing parents can still get advice on childcare during COVID-19 outbreak

Separating or divorcing parents can still get advice on childcare during COVID-19 outbreak

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 4:50pm

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PARENTS who are separating or divorcing can still receive help and advice surrounding the care of and access to their child from a legal practice during the current COVID-19 outbreak (March, 2020).

Children in the Middle says courts are currently running virtually, so concerned mums and dads should not be worried as cases about the care of their children will continue.

Family barrister, Elizabeth McCallum, who is the co-founder of the legal service Children in the Middle, along with her...

Getting a Divorce: What You Need to Know

etting a divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience for the couple involved. It could be made even more difficult if one party wants to end the marriage and the other doesn’t. However, short-term marriages where there is little ownership of possessions, no children or property involved are much easier to manage. If couples work together and aim to settle a divorce through calm negotiation, it will make the experience far less gruelling and expensive. For those unsure of the legal steps involved, understanding how to file for divorce can be crucial in navigating the process...

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Covid-19: How it affects child contact if you’re a separated parent

Specialist family lawyer Hannah Porter from The Family Law Company explains what government recommendations about social distancing mean for separated parents deciding whether contact between children and the non-resident parent should go ahead.

Associate Solicitor Hannah says, “We are all now aware of advice regarding staying at home, social distancing. and avoiding any gatherings with friends and family.

“The difficult question is how far does avoiding gatherings with family go when children have two parents living separately and are used to seeing both of them regularly...

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