Child custody and access myths
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, we break down the myths held…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Parental Consent & School – when parents don’t agree
When children require parental consent to take part in certain activities at school, what happens…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Co-Parenting – the key to success
For separated parents or those contemplating separation, the festive season is a good time to…
November 29, 2021 By Mark Smith
Retrospective leave to remove a child from the UK
If a parent decides that they want to move with their child away –…
October 29, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
Shared care – the paramount concern will be the children’s welfare
When parents separate, whether after marriage or cohabitation, it is always best to keep things…
October 28, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Relocating with children during lockdown – what are the rules?
As our third lockdown proceeds, the challenges faced by parents continue. More often than not,…
September 28, 2021 By Sarah Bell
The #ParentsPromise – supporting children impacted by separation
Our Family Law team backs the #ParentsPromise in support of children impacted by parental separation.…
July 27, 2021 By Sarah Bell
Child Arrangements in Devon – changes as a result of Practice Direction 36Q
What is Practice Direction 36Q and how does it affect child arrangements in Devon? Owing…
July 21, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
Taking children abroad for a summer holiday – the law for separated parents
What are the rules for taking children abroad when your family is separated? With the…
July 14, 2021 By Sarah Bell
Breach of Child Arrangement Order
The Children and Families Act 2014 brought an end the terms “residence” and “contact”. Instead…
June 29, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Changes to child arrangements & contact orders
Practice Direction PD12J (Changes to Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm) came…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Travel and shared parental responsibility – taking your child or children abroad
Mark Smith, a partner specialising in legal matters relating to children, offers his advice on…
June 9, 2021 By Mark Smith