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How to Recognise If You Are in a Toxic Relationship

If you’re in an abusive relationship (physical or emotional), you know it’s toxic. Maybe not in the beginning, but eventually. And you may minimize it. You may struggle to leave. But you know there is something wrong: There is no doubt that the relationship is unhealthy.  But what if

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ARE COVID-19 SCARES AFFECTING YOUR CONTACT?

We are all on edge because of the coronavirus. Our daily lives have been disrupted, we aren’t sure what tomorrow may bring, and for many of us the non-stop news and social media coverage isn’t helping. Not only are we concerned for our own wellbeing, but the wellbeing of

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IS YOUR EX TURNING YOUR CHILD AGAINST YOU

Divorce can be frightening for children because the family structure changes dramatically. It is a change that they have no control over, and it can lead to them feeling extremely overwhelmed.  It is for this reason that parents going through this process should foremost place their child or children’s

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CHOOSING YOUR ATTORNEY TEAM WISELY

At one point or another, many people find themselves in a situation where they’re in need of the services of a good Attorney. Whether it’s handling a real estate transaction, setting up a business, or dealing with a family law issue, there are a vast number of situations where

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IS THERE AN AGE WHEN DIVORCE IS EASIER ON CHILDREN

IS THERE AN AGE WHEN DIVORCE IS EASIER ON CHILDREN

Divorce isn’t easy for people of any age, and it can have lasting impacts on your children. Many parents often worry whether there is a particular age at which divorce is most traumatic for children.  The short answer is that divorce affects children of all ages. It’s probably the hardest

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nasciturus fiction - rights of the unborn child

NASCITURUS FICTION – RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN CHILD

The so-called nasciturus fiction, refers to the legal principle in which foetuses, if subsequently born alive, will acquire all the rights of born children whenever this is to its advantage. Although in general, being without legal subjectivity, the foetus has no rights or duties or capacities, there are certain

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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILDREN

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILDREN

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The 16 Days of Activism is a worldwide campaign to

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private social workers

Private social workers

Private social workers can play an important role, and have specific training and experience, in children and family law matters. One or both parties are free to hire a private social worker with a specific mandate, which can include the supervision of contact and handovers by one of the

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NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER – WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER – WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

The word narcissism gets tossed around a lot, often to describe someone who seems excessively vain or full of themselves. But in psychological terms, narcissism doesn’t mean self-love—at least not of a genuine sort. It’s more accurate to say that people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are in love

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family advocate enquiries

FAMILY ADVOCATE ENQUIRIES

Family Advocates are independent family law officials tasked with giving recommendations or confirmation to the Courts as to what care and contact arrangements in respect of minor children they believe are in the best interests of those children. The Family Advocates will intervene, when requested to do so by

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