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Darren White
    • Darren White

    • Associate Solicitor (HCB Solicitors Ltd)
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Children Cases - Court delays are growing

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Delays in private law children proceedings can have profound and lasting impacts on children and families navigating separation or conflict. Despite efforts to streamline the family justice system, many cases continue to face significant backlogs, prolonged...

Time for the child's voice to be heard, new guidance to judges

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A child’s wishes and feelings has always formed part of the court’s consideration when making a decision in relation to a child. However recent guidance from the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has offered judges a...

Cohabitation - The next area of family law for reform

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In recent years we have seen possibly the biggest change in the family law system for some time with the No Fault Divorce system. With that issue now dealt with the government are now due to publish a consultation on the rights of cohabiting couples next...

Separating in the new year? Useful tips to navigate your divorce

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Statistics suggest that the first quarter of the year is where the most divorces are started. January 2nd typically is termed “Divorce Day” Whilst the Office of National statistics show that there were 27,908 divorces commenced in England and...

Separation for Armed Forces personnel

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Going through a relationship breakdown can be an extremely stressful situation. However for those either serving in the armed forces or married to someone in the armed forces, there are additional considerations to factor in. This blog aims to set out these...

Summer holidays - forward plan now to avoid issues later

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As a parent the summer holidays can be a chance to spend quality time with the children ahead of the new school term. Often it’s the time most families plan their annual trips away. This process can become difficult for separating couples as the...

Divorce day 2024 - What you need to know

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With January, a sad trend known as Divorce Day happens on the first working day of the year. This article aims to answer some of the key questions you may have and hopefully provide some reassurance. How long will a Divorce take? ...

Christmas contact - prepare now to avoid a nasty surprise

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With Christmas just around the corner it’s really important to start the preparations early, making sure everything for the special day is in place. For separated couples, one of the most important considerations will often be the arrangements for...

Abuse After Separation - 7 signs to spot

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It is sad to say that in many relationships domestic abuse is becoming a more common feature. Sadly, this does not always end on the relationship breaking down. This article aims to help identify the 7 different types of abuse that can happen after a relationship ends and what can then be done to assist people.