What is Post-separation Abuse?

What is Post-separation Abuse?

Post-separation abuse refers to abusive behaviours perpetrated by an abuser that occur once the relationship has ended. In these situations the abuser may continue to pester, harass and cause further deliberate harm to maintain control of their former partner. Upon...
Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings

Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings

A report into how the issue of domestic abuse is addressed in financial proceedings was issued by Resolution on 8.10.24. It is a groundbreaking report, following both extensive research and analysis, which concludes with recommendations and proposals for legal and...
What is a Child Arrangements Order?

What is a Child Arrangements Order?

A Child Arrangements Order regulates with whom a child spends time or otherwise has contact with and when. This type of order can be as specific or as broad as it needs to be depending on the individual circumstances of the case and what is in the best interests of...
What are my rights as a non-resident parent?

What are my rights as a non-resident parent?

It is not uncommon for separation to result in children spending more time with one parent than the other. The parent who has the child for the majority of the time is referred to as the resident parent while the other parent is referred to as the non-resident parent....