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Domestic Abuse | Things to Consider Ahead of Leaving Your Partner

If you are considering leaving an abusive relationship, it is important to plan ahead. Here we outline what you need to consider from keeping evidence of the abuse, making a safety plan and what you need to pack when you leave.

Domestic Abuse | What Funding is Available?

When are victims / survivors of Domestic Abuse entitled to Legal Aid?

Domestic Abuse | What legal help is available?

If you decide that you want to leave your relationship and are suffering domestic abuse there are a number of legal options open to you under both criminal law and civil law.

Family Lawyer Sarah Rowe Shortlisted for Partner of the Year in the 2025 Yorkshire Legal Awards

Awards season is off to a strong start this year, with Sarah Rowe being shortlisted for Partner of the Year in the 2025 Yorkshire Legal Awards.

Family Mediation Week and Government Voucher Extension

Helen Derry
28 Jan 2025
Firm News
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
Family Emergency

The Government has chosen this week to announce the extension to its £500 Voucher Scheme (to March 2026), which is available to separating families to help them sort out their child arrangements.

Foreign Holidays and Your Child – You Must Obtain Consent

Emma Lawler
15 Dec 2024
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
Family Emergency

Upon separation the Courts do not tend to become involved in arrangements for children if the parents are able to agree holiday arrangements between themselves. No Court Order is necessary if there is an agreement between the parents and there is no existing Court Order in place preventing this.