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Latest articles from Alexis Harper

Eastenders' storyline highlights the role of a family lawyer – but how do you choose and contact one?

By Alexis Harper 21 Sep 2020

Although EastEnders is fiction, the situation that character Chantelle Atkins experienced is one that will be common to many people in real life. If you are experiencing what Chantelle was subjected to, then you are perhaps considering contacting a family lawyer. You might be thinking about how would you go about this and what factors should you take into account when deciding which family lawyer to instruct?
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – What you need to know

By Alexis Harper 12 Dec 2018

The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, set to come into force next year, creates an offence with respect to the engaging by a person in a course of behaviour which is abusive towards that person's partner or ex-partner.
8 practical tips for people dealing with separation or divorce

By Alexis Harper 18 Jul 2018

If you are reading this article you are either thinking about separation, you have separated and are wondering what to do next, or you may be looking to help and support a friend, family member or colleague deal with a separation. Separation is a stressful time. No matter your circumstances, here are some practical tips for separation which will hopefully assist you taking the next steps.
Collaborative family law - why The Split in real life doesn't need to be a legal war

By Alexis Harper 27 Apr 2018

Unlike the BBC's highly anticipated legal drama, The Split, the divorce and separation process doesn't have to be a legal war fit for TV. In real life, there are better ways to deal with high conflict cases than going to court, including signing up for a collaborative process.
Don't just wish for a Merry Christmas – why separated families should agree contact arrangements for children in advance

By Alexis Harper 18 Oct 2017

As Christmas approaches, it is never too early to agree arrangements with an ex-partner in connection with contact with your children over the Christmas period - and avoid potential heartache and possible court actions.