Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs

The House of Commons have released responses to some of the frequently asked questions regarding separated families and contact during the coronavirus pandemic. This covers:

• Can children move between the homes of separated parents?

• How should parents comply with a court-orders for contact?

• How are child maintenance payments impacted?

• Can I visit my child in care/residential home?

• My child contact centre is closed: What alternatives are being made?

• Where can I go for help and advice?

To download the guide please click here.

If you require further advice please call 01524 386500 or email enquiries@bsglaw.co.uk

Housing Market Set To Reopen

From today estate agents’ offices can open; viewings are permitted; show homes can open; removal companies and the other essential parts of the sales and letting process are re-started with immediate effect.

Since lockdown restrictions were implemented in March, an estimated 450,000 people have been unable to progress their plans to move house. All buyers and renters will now be able to complete their moves.

A new Charter has also been launched by the Government and the Home Builders Federation, helping construction sites reopen in line with latest health and safety guidance. Construction companies signing up to the Charter commit to returning to work safely, including working with their subcontractors to implement social distancing, as well as detailed safe working practices.

Rebecca Lauder, Partner at BSG Solicitors commented:

“This is positive news for the housing market in general and particularly for thousands of people across Lancashire who have been waiting to complete their move. Our property department has continued to operate throughout lockdown, moving clients towards exchange of contracts and we are now ready to get them into their new homes.”

The full list of activities now permitted in relation to the property market are:

• Visiting estate or letting agents, developer sales offices or show homes

• Viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or rent

• Preparing a residential property to move in

• Moving home

• Visiting a residential property to undertake any activities required for the rental or sale of that property

For further information please call 01524 386500 or email enquiries@bsglaw.co.uk

Care Worker Recovers Compensation

We recently acted successfully for a care worker who worked in an assisted living facility for adult males with mental health issues or learning difficulties. Our client sustained serious injuries, both physical and mental, as a consequence of a violent attack from a service user. Our client was also required to take a significant period of time off work to recover from her injuries.

Liability was denied by the employer’s insurance company however our Solicitors vigorously pursued the case using their expert knowledge of personal injury law and secured a substantial settlement for our client including a significant sum in respect of lost earnings and the cost of future psychological treatment.

Our dispute resolution Solicitors specialise in personal injury matters whether they are injuries sustained at work, on the road, on private property or in public places.

If you are considering making a claim for compensation, please telephone us on 01772 253841. We will be happy to discuss your case and the process of making a claim with you.