By Ann McCabe Representing yourself in court is increasingly common but can be a risky strategy. Getting expert legal advice at the beginning can avoid costly mistakes. The risks of representing yourself in court Anyone considering representing themselves in court should watch this video on the BBC website: Does it ever pay … [Read more...] about Does it ever pay to represent yourself in court?
Children arrangements
“Bird Nesting”
A new way to share care of children following separation? By Sammi Lindop 24th August 2021 What is bird nesting? Bird nesting is a new trend that seems to becoming more and more popular between separated parents. This is a simple idea. After divorce or separation the children remain living in the family home whilst … [Read more...] about “Bird Nesting”
Coronavirus and Children Arrangements – One Year On
Just over one year ago everyone’s lives changed in various unprecedented ways. We needed to adapt and function as best we could in a new entirely remote world. I think I speak for the majority when I say that we thought it may just be a short blip and before long, things would be back to normal… Fast forward one year, and here … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Children Arrangements – One Year On
Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements
As you are aware, we have entered unprecedented times with little certainty or clarity. There will be many of you with a defined child arrangement order or agreement that, due to government guidelines, will have to be changed, for example those arrangements that involve your child's school as the collection/return point for hand … [Read more...] about Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements
Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Ann McCabe is very pleased to announce that Jemma Wentworth joined Ann McCabe Solicitors on 18th September 2017. Jemma has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since 2009, having specialised in divorce, separation and children law since 2004. Having taken a career break to raise her young children, Ann and … [Read more...] about Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Ann McCabe offers free legal advice over the telephone at any time. However, you may prefer to meet her face to face to answer your questions. Sometimes people just need a brief chat to get an idea about what is involved before deciding to instruct a solicitor or may just … [Read more...] about Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Is anyone still listening to the Archers? Arrangements for Children
Is anyone still listening to the Archers? Arrangements for children If you read my first article on the subject, you’ll know that I have given up listening to the Archers, after nearly 30 years of loyalty – the sound of Rob Titchener’s voice turns my stomach. But I have crept back and find that Archers’ plotlines resemble a … [Read more...] about Is anyone still listening to the Archers? Arrangements for Children