August 27, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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According to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics, one in ten children in the UK are part of a step-family. Modern family life is more complex than ever, and financial issues can be complicated within step-families with multiple children from previous marriages. If you’re entering into a new relationship following a divorce, and welcoming step-children into your family, here are a few aspects to consider with your partner about making sure your finances are fair and balanced:
Firstly, get in touch with your family lawyer or solicitor for advice on organising your finances, updating any ...
August 15, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Justice Minister Simon Hughes recently spoke at the Family Justice Young People’s Board ‘Voice of the Child’ conference, recognising the group’s calls to allow children and young people to have more of a say on what happens to them within the family justice system.
The young people’s representative group have drawn attention to the fact that children are too often ‘pushed and pulled’ through the family justice system, and given very few choices regarding their future. The government is now committed to ensuring that children over the age of ten will be involved in family court hearings in England in Wales, with the opportunity to make their views known to judges.
At the second annual FJYPB – ‘Voice of the Child’ conference, ...