Public law outline letters – what are they and what to do next
When a Local Authority is concerned that a child is not being looked after properly…
August 22, 2021 By Libby Lovell
Giving evidence – what to expect when you go to Court
Many of my clients knowledge of a courtroom comes from TV dramas and films. They…
August 22, 2021 By Sarah Bell
What sanctions can be imposed if a parent refuses to comply with a Contact Order?
Even if a break-up has been particularly difficult and protracted, many parents manage to make…
August 22, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Public Law Children Act Proceedings – jargon explained
Child Care Proceedings can be very complex and you are likely to receive lots of…
August 17, 2021 By Libby Lovell
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
Identifying Habitual Residence – how integrated is the child?
Deciding which country a child’s “habitual residence” is will determine which jurisdiction should decide any…
July 16, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
Blog on The Split Episode 5
The 5th episode of The Split was shown on Tuesday night and the intense drama…
July 16, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
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
Protecting your children’s inheritance when remarrying
With a large number of stepfamilies in the UK, inheritance issues can be complex when…
June 29, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Contact with child dismissed as parents couldn’t get on
A father’s appeal for contact to his child was dismissed and he was refused contact…
June 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown