MEN IN THE FAMILY COURT
Are you on the receiving end of a Temporary Protection Order, an Interim Parenting Order providing for you to have supervised contact with your children only and maybe also a male assault female charge? Were drugs, alcohol or mental health issues involved?
Men are frequently the respondents in Care of Children Act proceedings and frequently feel they are entering ‘enemy territory’ in the Family Court. I have many years’ experience of acting for men in such situations in the Family Court and can advise you on the best steps to take in response and to obtain unsupervised contact with your children. Frequently because of what has happened and unconscious bias, men need stronger advocacy in the Family Court than women to present their case. The situation has become quite political over the years with various groups assisting men and women in domestic violence situations. In many cases, it takes skill to counter the allegations and stereotypes in order to present the truth of the matter to the court.
Men also sometimes need advice on:
- Shared care arrangements
- Child support issues
- Contracting Out Agreements in the Property (Relations) Act
- Advice on relation property after a separation particularly where there are businesses and family trusts
Please contact me for advice and representation in your situation here.
