For fathers who aren’t married, questions about what used to be called child custody can create real anxiety. You might be worried that you’ll lose contact with your child, or unsure about your legal position if your relationship ends. In England and Wales, unmarried parents start from a different position under the law than married parents, but the court does not give automatic preference to either parent based on marital status.

Recent BBC reporting on Fiona Goddard’s experience of seeking compensation after years of sexual abuse highlights a pattern we see repeatedly when supporting survivors child abuse.

Expert medical negligence solicitors at Switalskis have again expressed their concerns over patient safety at a County Durham NHS Trust after receiving more calls from patients worried about the breast cancer care they received.

The abuse that took place at Skircoat Lodge, a former children’s home in Halifax, has been a matter of serious public concern for many years. The home, which operated from the 1970s until its closure in 1995, has been linked to widespread and systemic abuse of children in care, much of which only came to light years later.

Leaving someone you’re married to is a big step, but if you are wanting to do this the best way is through a divorce. A divorce is the legal ending of a marriage. If you’re in a civil partnership it is called a dissolution, but the process is the same.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or the older Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) gives an appointed attorney authority to make decisions about a person’s property, finances, health or welfare when they cannot manage these matters themselves. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, attorneys are required to act responsibly and always in the donor’s best interests.

West Yorkshire Police have charged twelve people as part of a major investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in Calderdale. The alleged offences took place between 2000 and 2004 and involved two female victims under the age of 16.

When a loved one loses the ability to make their own decisions, families often want to know how to manage the person’s affairs, what authority is needed and where to turn for advice. The law provides a framework to safeguard people who have lost capacity, but understanding the process can be difficult without the right guidance.