Fathers involvement in the justice system, record divorce award and new protections for abuse victims – June family law news roundup

Research looks at fathers in the family justice system A research partnership between the University of East Anglia and Lancaster University has provided new evidence about fathers’ involvement in care and recurrent care proceedings in England. The researchers analysed anonymised family court records for more than 73,000 fathers appearing in care proceedings between 2010/11 and…

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Domestic abuse protection during Covid-19

• Are you being abused by a partner? • Are you not sure if you’re suffering abuse? Domestic abuse affects men & women. Domestic abuse can be.. (Examples) Physical abuse Verbal abuse Financial abuse Sexual abuse Coercive control Harassment Intimidation Stalking… You may feel:- • Frightened and anxious • Isolated from friends & family •…

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