As we enter the festive season, our Family Law team has achieved a remarkable legal outcome that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable clients and their children. Read our most recent article to find out more.

With Christmas approaching, it is important to remember that the festive period can be a frightening and isolating experience for victims of domestic abuse. There is a worrying increase in domestic abuse over Christmas, with many people off work resulting in more time spent at home, increased alcohol consumption, financial strain and family tensions rising. Read Niamh Docherty, Trainee Solicitor at Ramsdens most recent blog for further information.

In the UK, police receive a domestic abuse related call every 30 seconds, however the real figures are significantly higher as less than 24% of domestic abuse cases are reported to the police. Read our recent article to find out more.

The CICA is a government funded scheme, compensating victims of violent crime and abuse. The purpose of the scheme is to compensate victims who may not be able to claim against those responsible for causing their injuries, and applications for compensation are completely confidential. Phoebe Boak, Paralegal at Ramsdens explains more in her recent blog.

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse, a relation of coercive control. This type of abuse is becoming more recognised within society and within the Courts.

In October 2022, the Ministry of Justice announced that the legal aid rules concerning domestic abuse evidence would be broadening. Read our blog post to find out more.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently published a response to the independent review commissioned to evaluate how the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) supports users who are victims of domestic abuse. Read our blog post to find out more.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is the first time that a definition has been produced for what constitutes ‘domestic abuse’.