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Stricter lockdown measures have caused “panic and confusion” among parents with a custody arrangement in place, or a co-parenting plan, JMW Solicitors said.
Cara Nuttall, partner and children law specialist at JMW Solicitors, has called on the government to issue clearer guidelines confirming that children can continue to move between households following the Prime Minister’s address on Monday, after the firm has been inundated with calls from worried parents. She said:
Parents must work together in the best interests of children and remember that, when the dust does settle, judges will be looking keenly into the manner in which parents conducted themselves – and indirect contact – during this time. Whatever families decide, child focus and recognition of relationship must remain the priority.
There is no merit – tactically or practically – in insisting on adherence to routine if it places anyone at risk. The court will not enforce adherence to an order over safety and wellbeing and will not endorse any parent doing so.
Since self-isolation measures came into force, we have already seen a high number of calls from concerned clients who feel their ex-partner is using this as an excuse to withhold contact with children.
This may be borne out of anxiety given the current crisis and the desire to keep their loved ones safe and protected.
Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, has this morning announced a package of new measures to help shoppers and staff adhere to physical distancing rules, which include creating separate entrances and exits to stores where practical.
The UK’s supermarkets have been racing to install measures to keep shoppers and staff safe – and at least two metres apart – after the government on Monday called for an urgent increase in safety efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
We are introducing additional measures to protect our customers and colleagues, and ensure that everyone in our stores maintains a safe distance. We’re asking customers to help by following some simple requests when they shop with us.
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