Surrogacy changes recommended
On 29th March the Law Commission published its recommendations on reforms to the law relating…
April 4, 2023 By Sarah Hindle
Parental alienation or alienating behaviour
The debates continues whilst MPs question the need for reform and concerns about psychological assessments…
March 31, 2023 By Edward Bidder
Divorce Finance – top 10 myths to be aware of
What are the most common myths that we come across when speaking with clients about…
March 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Family Law in 2021 – reflecting on 2020 and looking ahead
With 2020 being a year most of us looked forward to waving goodbye to, we…
March 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Government plans could force separating parents to go to mediation
The government want to see more separated parents reaching agreements in mediation before turning to…
March 24, 2023 By Elizabeth Ferguson
What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement?
The concept of a parental responsibility agreement came into law in 1989 with the enactment…
February 28, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Step-parents’ rights following separation
An increasing area where I have received enquiries over the last 30 years, with a…
January 26, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Supporting your children in property purchase
Advancing money to your children to help with a property purchase or to help them…
January 17, 2023 By Kirstin Sibley
Children Act – parental responsibility
The concept of parental responsibility came into law in 1989 with the enactment of the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Private family law – grandparents & wider family rights
Within this article, I will for shorthand purposes make references hereafter to grandparents but the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
School fees and university costs – who foots the bill?
Private school fees can be a massive concern when there is a breakdown in the…
November 14, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Children’s belongings – arrangements for handover
It may be surprising one of the areas within which I have advice sought and…
October 26, 2022 By Peter Marshall