Hereford
Hereford is a Cathedral city in the heart Herefordshire. The River Wye runs alongside the city. Hereford is a mixture of half-timbered buildings alongside modern developments including Old Market Shopping Centre and the Courtyard.
What to see and do in Hereford
Hereford Cathedral The Cathedral has been a central part of the community for over 1,300 years. Hereford Cathedral sits in the heart of the city – Hereford Cathedral, 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG.
Berrington Hall Is a National Trust property. The Georgian mansion has a curved walled garden within its grounds – Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW
Hereford Cider Museum The Museum was established in 1973 to preserve the history of cider – The Cider Museum, Hereford, HR4 0EF.
The Black and White House Museum The Black and White House Museum is a fantastic example of a 17th Century timber-framed building found in the city – The Black and White House Museum, High Town, Hereford, HR1 2AA.
Monkland Cheese Dairy Monkland Cheese Dairy is a working dairy which produces local artisan cheeses. Alongside the diary there is a cafe and shop. You can also book a cheese experience day – Monkland Cheese Dairy, The Place, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9DB.
Are you looking for family law advice in Hereford? We have found these local firms
Humfrys & Symonds, 1 St John Street, Hereford, HR1 2ND
Marches Law, 1 St Peter’s Square, Hereford, HR1 2PG
Gabbs Solicitors, 14 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 0AP
Coulson Read Lewis Solicitors, 14a St. Peter’s St, Hereford, HR1 2LJ
Mortimers Solicitors, 41 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EA
Are you thinking about separation or divorce because of domestic abuse?
A common reason for divorce one party being abused in some way by the other party. This could be emotional or physical abuse and for the divorce court comes under the heading of “unreasonable behaviour”. Whilst the divorce proceedings trundle on through the civil court system, victims can find themselves also going through the criminal courts if the Police are involved and there is enough evidence to bring a case.
In recent years, there has been much talk in the UK regarding the law around the subject of Domestic Abuse and divorce with draft legislation proposed by Theresa May in February 2017. This draft was finally released in January 2019 and will now be brought to Parliament for debate. The bill sets out a statutory government definition of domestic abuse which includes controlling and manipulative behaviour. For the first time, abuse does not have to be physical or violent.
Economic Abuse
The bill will recognise economic abuse, (also known as financial abuse) which is where a partner is prevented from accessing bank accounts or employment. The victim becomes financially controlled. They may not be allowed to go out to work, or if they are employed, their wages may be paid into their partners account or they may not have access to benefits as they are given to a partner. December 2016 saw the introduction of the new law meaning that coercive or controlling behaviour is now a crime. This offence carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, a fine or both.
The future
Slowly changes are being made. Escaping a domestic abuse situation leaves victims susceptible to many issues which also affect children as a parent may find themselves homeless, relying on foodbanks for daily essentials along with dealing with their mental health as they navigate the family court system against their perpetrator. Emotions run high and post separation abuse can be rife. The abuser is losing control and many say that economic abuse is the “tail” of physical abuse as the victim is out of arms reach. Read the rest of this article here
