Sex offenders to be denied parental responsibility for children born of rape | Family law

Sex offenders will no longer be entitled to parental responsibility for children conceived through rape, under new measures proposed in parliament. In a government-backed amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill, due to come before parliament on Monday 27 October, parental responsibility will automatically be restricted where a child is born of rape. New reforms …

Thousands in UK open case against Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer link | Johnson…

Thousands of people are taking legal action against pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, claiming it knowingly sold asbestos-contaminated talcum powder in the UK. As many as 3,000 people have alleged that either they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson’s Baby Powder, and are seeking damages at the …

The Troubling Reasons Why Divorce Rates Go up When Women Earn More

Kim Dhatt, a 34-year-old recruitment specialist, was in a relationship with her ex-partner for four years. When they first got together, he earned slightly more than she did, and the difference didn’t bother either of them. After a series of promotions over 18 months, her salary tripled — and then he couldn’t deal, Dhatt says. …

Most Women Consider Divorce In This Part Of Life

We often hear about the “seven-year itch” that sets in for many marriages, the point at which, after seven years, happiness and spark begin to decline as the novelty of wedded bliss settles into routine. But that’s typically a male-centered thing. It’s spoken about more as the point when men’s eyes begin to wander. What …

You’re Not Alone! The Power of a Divorce Community

As a divorced woman, you’ve probably learned how to keep moving — even when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart. You’re strong, capable, and resourceful — but you’re also human. You need a divorce community. Here’s something we’ve seen again and again: even the most resilient women can’t rebuild their lives in isolation. …