Is there a set level of contact parents should have with children?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at the question,…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Do you need a Court Order to see your children?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at the whether…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
What is the Children Act 1989?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at how the…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
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
Number of children in care at all-time high
Why are there so many children in care and so many "looked after" children, and…
January 4, 2022 By Edward Bidder
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
Special guardianship support plan
A special guardianship order is an order which is intended to secure the placement of…
November 28, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
Surrogacy – as cases rise, is it time to update the law?
Surrogacy is on the rise, but the law on it is outdated. Is it time…
November 23, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Family Court – new review calls for greater transparency
What happens in the Family Court? Many people don't really know. In a recent review,…
November 9, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Farming Break Up – what happens to the property and children if you’re not married?
When an unmarried farming couple break up, what happens to the farm and the children…
November 1, 2021 By Kirstin Sibley
The Bank of grandma and grandad: Have you helped your grandchild to purchase a property?
As with parents, grandparents are increasingly helping their grandchildren to purchase their first property. If…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown