National Legal Service’s Family Solicitors successfully support father through care proceedings
Father sought NLS support amidst care proceedings due to partner’s issues. Despite challenges, they proved commitment to care, achieving a positive outcome.
Financial Settlements in Divorce: Protecting Your Financial Wellbeing
While there are many challenging aspects to the separation process, determining a fair division of assets is one of the most difficult hurdles.
Child Relocation Laws: What Every Parent Should Know
If you’re planning for child relocation, learn about the legal framework and requirements to ensure a smooth transition in line with your child’s best interests.
Supervision Orders vs Care Orders: What are the Key Differences?
Facing involvement from the local authority can be daunting. Learn about Supervision Orders vs. Care Orders to understand what’s best for your family.
Protecting Your Child’s Best Interests with A Prohibited Steps Orders
Navigating child custody issues can be overwhelming. Prohibited Steps Orders can protect your child’s welfare by preventing certain actions by a parent.
National Legal Service Helps Young Mum Discharge Special Guardianship Order
NLS’s family solicitors were recently able to help care leaver Natasha* successfully discharge a Special Guardianship Order and reunite with her young son, Hugo*.
Understanding the role of social services
There’s a common perception that the involvement of social services means a child is about to be removed from the family home, but it’s important to know that isn’t always the case.
National Legal Service Helps Bring Family Back Together with Supervision Order
NLS’s team have been able to help bring a family back together in difficult circumstances, following allegations of alcohol abuse, gambling, and DA.
Recognising Reactive Abuse and Navigating the Grey Area
Abuse is a complex subject and can take myriad forms. While some forms of abuse are instantly recognisable others are not quite as clear cut.
Claire’s Law Explained: Your Right To Know
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), more commonly known as Claire’s Law, was implemented in 2014 following a three-year pilot. It applies to all police forces in England and Wales.