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A contact centre is a safe and friendly environment for children to spend time with a parent(s) or other family members in circumstances where families have separated.
Andrew Becconsall is our Head of Risk and Compliance
In this role he is responsible for ensuring everything the company does is compliant with the strict regulations that law firms have to adhere to, especially in prevention of fraud.
Hague ConventionIf you have recently separated from your partner who also has parental responsibility for the children, you may find your ex-partner refusing to allow you to take the children on holiday outside of the jurisdiction of England and Wales. In such situations you will require permission from the Court to take your children on holiday otherwise the travel may be considered child abduction.
Here we explain what happens to your pension…
Since the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 the courts have had the power to share pensions between a couple in divorce or dissolution settlements.
What is a MIAM?
A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is conducted by an authorised family mediator for the purpose of providing parties with information about mediation and other disputes resolution mechanisms available. The mediator will assess the suitability of mediation for the parties, having particular regard to any domestic violence or risk of harm for children subject to the family application.
