coronavirus

Lesley Gordon / July 21, 2020

COVID-19 and Updated Guidance on Child Contact

New guidance was issued at the end of last week regarding compliance with court orders relating to Parental Rights and Responsibilities (PRRs). [Read more…] about COVID-19 and Updated Guidance on Child Contact

BTO Family Law Team / April 1, 2020

COVID-19 and the implications for domestic abuse households

Our parks, schools, restaurants and workplaces are amongst the long list of places closing following the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19. As we are advised to remain in our homes to protect our health, this can increase the risk of harm to those suffering from domestic abuse. The serious nature of being required to remain at home with a domestic abuse perpetrator cannot be underestimated.

Beverley Addison / April 1, 2020

COVID-19 Implications for International Surrogacy Arrangements

There is unlikely to be a single element of our everyday lives which is not touched by Coronavirus. For most, that means sheltering in one place and only travelling for essentials such as food, medicine and to care for vulnerable people. The impact on international travel is one of the most severely impacted sectors, causing chaos for intended parents currently in the middle of an international surrogacy arrangement.

Lesley Gordon / March 31, 2020

New Guidance on Compliance with Court Orders amid COVID-19 Outbreak

On Friday 27 March 2020, The Lord President issued further guidance on Court Orders relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights in light of the current coronavirus crisis.

BTO Family Law Team / March 25, 2020

COVID-19: Reduced Salaries & Child Maintenance Obligations

We are living in a worrying time as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and affect our community and everyday lives. The true impact of the virus is not yet known in terms of our health and wellbeing and that of our loved ones. As if this wasn’t enough, coronavirus is also having a significant effect on our economy and our jobs.