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March 12, 2013

Soapbox: Think twice before getting married

DIY divorce packages cheapen marriage, argues Sheri Hall.

‘TIL DEATH us do part will become a reality for thousands of couples when legal aid for divorce ceases in April. Husbands and wives across the UK will be forced to stay bound in unhappy marriages, unable to afford the key to their ball and chain. While this is a sad situation for those who want out, people may begin to think twice before tying the knot.

March 5, 2013

Legal aid reform: How will it affect you?

Legal Aid will no longer be available from April 1 for family disputes, including divorce and custody decisions.

WITH sweeping changes coming into force on April 1 in the benefits system, one important change seems to have been overlooked.

February 22, 2013

Charity asks: Will this bill really protect victims of domestic violence?

Victims' group worried proposals are 'toothless'.

CONSULTATIONS ended today on the Welsh Assembly’s white paper to change the way domestic violence is treated in Wales forever, but already Cardiff charity, Welsh Women’s Aid have raised concerns that the bill could be ‘toothless’.

April 1, 2011

Funding for respite care has not been spent

Funding ring fenced by Cardiff council for emergency respite for carers looking after family members has not been used over the past year.

Out of a total of £159,132 put aside for carers' services, breaks, and emergency respite, only £39,228 has been spent.

In 2009 the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing department of Cardiff Council campaigned for more funding for respite care, and eventually received £50,000 extra.

February 1, 2011

Boots launches over-the-counter paternity test

A controversial DNA test sold over the pharmacist counter will enable Cardiff parents to find the paternity of their child from their own home.

As of today, parents of Cardiff will be able to determine the paternity of their child by using an over-the-counter test which can be taken at home.

The contraversial Assuredna test is being sold by high-street pharmacists Boots, Cardiff being one of the selected stores across the country to stock the product.