Child support normally refers to the ongoing periodic payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child following the end of a marriage or other relationship. The law stresses that the responsibility of the child should fall equally on both parents or legal guardians but there are situations where a mother may be brought to court to pay...

On today’s edition of You and the Law we continue our look at accessing child support in Jamaica. Listen to learn more.

On today’s edition of You and the Law we’ll be discussing how child support can be accessed in Jamaica. Listen to learn more on this edition of You & The Law.

On today’s edition of You and the Law we continue our discussion on the correct protocol for Arrests. Listen to learn more.

An arrest is the lawful detention of a citizen by a member of the Jamaica constabulary force. Once a person is placed under arrest their liberty is withheld. Additionally, you can be arrested and not charged. Criminal Lawyer with the Law firm A. McBean and Company, Craig Carter, says a person can be arrested solely on the basis of a report...

The Government is looking to train more alternative dispute resolution mediators. The training forms part of plans to significantly reduce the backlog of court cases and improve the efficiency of the justice system. Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck says the main aim is to ensure justice is delivered in a timely manner.