Posted By: Julie Tierney
It’s hard to think of a life event not placed on hold by the pandemic, and divorce is no exception. Once lockdown began in March 2020, the family courts in Northern Ireland endeavoured to keep family cases moving forward, and jumped as quickly as possible to hearings by vide...
Posted By: Bronagh Mulgrew
The Belfast Trust have announced a?review?in to the treatment received by over 750 women. The women had all been fitted with a frequently used contraceptive implant. Towards the end of 2020 it became apparent the device had failed for a number of women, who had found themselves pregnant.&nbs...
Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions Series Seven
Posted By: Carla Fraser
Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions Series Seven What is a Residence Order? A Residence Order is a Court Order confirming where a child will live until they reach sixteen. Often a Residence Order is twinned with a Contact Order outlining what contact the other parent should have.&...
Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions Series Six What is a Contact Order?
Posted By: Carla Fraser
A Contact Order is a Court Order confirming what contact a parent should have with their child. Often it will detail the days and times for contact as well as the venue. A contact order is in place until a child reaches 16. At Edwards and Co. Solicitors we are here to help and c...
Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions Series Five
Posted By: Carla Fraser
My ex partner won’t let me see my children- what can I do? When parents separate it is important the arrangements for the children are sorted out as quickly as possible. Many issues will need to be resolved such as where your child will live and how much time they will spend with each paren...
Impact Of The COVID On International Relocation Of Children After A Split
Posted By: Carla Fraser
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has affected us all in one way or another but lockdown will have been extremely difficult for parents whose relationships have broken down and have been considering separation for some time, or alternatively separated parents whose extended families reside overseas....
Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions Series Three
Posted By: Carla Fraser
What should I do if I get a letter from my ex’s solicitor? It is commonplace for solicitors to write to a parent seeking arrangements for contact and request a reply within a certain time period, particularly when writing to an ex-partner who has not yet appointed a solicitor to act for them....
