Berkson Family Law Solicitors

Child maintenance is financial support from one parent to help cover the costs of raising children. It can cover everything from food and clothes to school supplies and more. In the UK, child maintenance can be set up in a couple of ways. You can agree informally with the other parent on an amount that works for both of you, or you can use the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to calculate it officially. To find out more about child support, read our blog post https://lnkd.in/ex7rg3qb If you’re looking for support with child maintenance, just reach out. Our team is ready to answer your questions and work with you to find the best solution for your family’s needs. #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool #ChildMaintenance

At Berkson Family Law, we provide compassionate, expert legal advice tailored to your unique family situation. If you’d like to speak to one of our family law solicitors for more information, please call us on 0151 236 1234, request a call back at your convenience, or email us, and we’ll be in touch. #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool

Welcome Rachael Hynds, one of our newest recruits who has joined as a Legal Clerk ☺️ Rachael is originally from County Down in Northern Ireland. She has a BSc in Social Sciences, an LLM in Qualifying Law, and is currently working on her Legal Practice Course (LPC). She has extensive experience in law firms in Liverpool and Northern Ireland, giving her a balanced view of the field. Outside of work and studying, Rachael enjoys hitting the gym, hunting out the best coffee in Liverpool, and going for walks in nature. #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool #MeetTheTeam

In the UK, anyone over the age of 21 can apply to adopt a child, regardless of gender, marital status or if they have children. The most important thing is your ability to provide a loving and stable environment for a child. There are various types of adoption available in the UK, including Domestic Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Foster-to-Adopt, Step-Parent Adoption, and Adult Adoption. Each category has its own individual set of laws and regulations, so the first step is deciding which path you want to pursue. For guidance with adoption processes, please call us on 0151 236 1234 or email us at info@berksonfamilylaw.co.uk, and one of our family solicitors will contact you. #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool #Adoption #AdoptionLaw

A recent change to the law means that journalists and legal bloggers are now allowed to report on family court cases across England and Wales. The change was approved by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and came into force on 27 January 2025. The rollout is staggered, and transparency will first apply to public law – care cases – then to private law, where parents are separating, and lastly to magistrates' courts. Family courts have the greatest powers to intervene in private family lives. They determine whether children should be removed from their parents or which parent children should live with. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gxx4AwDN #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool

Thank you to the team at Berkson Family Law Solicitors who joined us in chambers last night for an education session focused on the Head Injury Pilot and the Transparency Project. We hope you found the seminar insightful and useful! Big thanks to Isabel Clarke and Amjad Kadhim for leading on these key topics!

We’ve recently welcomed five new team members to strengthen the Berkson Family Law team 😃 The new team members - Rachael Hynds, Ellie Knight, Ellie Worthington, Caoimhe Melaugh and Hannah Playdon - valuable life experience and fresh perspectives, further enhancing our ability to support clients across a range of family law matters. With a mix of backgrounds and experience levels, from early-career team members to those seeking qualification as a solicitor, the new appointments will strengthen our ability to handle a variety of family law challenges with professionalism and care. 2025 brings new opportunities for growth, not just for the firm but for the staff joining us. By investing in our team’s development, we can ensure that our clients continue to receive the best possible support. Stay tuned, as we’ll be introducing the new members of our team over the coming weeks ☺️ #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool

Grandparents can apply for access to their grandchildren if the relationship with the child’s parent or guardian has broken down. In order to do so, they must first request the court’s permission to make the application, known as “leave to apply.” The court will consider factors like the relationship between the grandparent and the child, the nature of the proposed contact, and whether the application is in the child’s best interests. Our team can guide you through this process and help present a strong case for maintaining this important relationship. 📞 0151 236 1234 ✉️ info@berksonfamilylaw.co.uk #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool

We know that every family is unique, and so is every situation. Our tailored approach ensures that your needs and priorities guide us at every stage of the process, putting you firmly in control. For assistance, call 0151 236 1234. #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool

At the end of last year, pilot schemes for tougher domestic violence orders were announced. The pilots for enhanced domestic abuse protection notices and orders (DAPNs and DAPOs) were legislated for by the previous government in 2021. They will be trailed by Greater Manchester, three London Boroughs and the British Transport Police. There will be further pilots in Cleveland and North Wales in early 2025 before a national rollout. Any court can impose the new orders, and powers can be brought together in other protective orders to provide “flexible and long-term protection” for victims. Read the full article below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e_TauXFB #BerksonFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw #Liverpool #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence