Stalking was made a specific criminal offence in England and Wales in 2012. However, from 20th January 2020, police will be able to apply to magistrates for a “Stalking Protection Order (SPO)” and courts will also have the power to impose an interim Stalking Protection Order to provide immediate protection for a victim while a decision is being made.
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By Melissa Doherty, Trainee Solicitor in the Family Law Department
On the 27th November, Beth Woodward, specialist Family Lawyer, and I attended the MKACT domestic abuse course in Milton Keynes. It was a very insightful and eye-opening experience that we both were very pleased to have attended.
“I used to hope I was a great feminist role model because I work full-time often away from home. I was the breadwinner, the high earner, the successful one………my husband’s work was no less important or interesting, but as a university lecturer, his was far less frenetic. He was at home more and usually did all the cooking for the children. He insisted on doing it anyway, at all times.
You may have already started your preparations for Christmas with Christmas shopping and festivity preparation. In the midst of the festivities have you communicated to your children what is happening over Christmas?
As a senior family solicitor, I’m very familiar with the last minute calls from my clients to resolve the Christmas contact arrangements.
Neves Solicitors are strengthening their expert Family Law Team with the appointment of Senior Associate, Heidi Fleming, who will be based at their Harpenden office.
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