Family mediation – what is it and is it a requirement?
In an earlier article I have looked at parental separation and the methods by which…
October 11, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Can I take my child on holiday in England and Wales?
In my last article I discussed some top tips if you were planning to take…
October 11, 2023 By Sarah Bell
Government consultation – proposed changes to child maintenance enforcement
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) was introduced in 2012 to replace the Child Support Agency…
October 10, 2023 By Andrew Barton
International Adoption – legal considerations
Adoption is complex and if you wish to adopt internationally, you need to be aware…
October 6, 2023 By Sarah Hindle
Am I going to be forced to sell my limited company as part of the divorce settlement?
Business assets are assets that are taken into consideration in financial proceedings on divorce and…
September 27, 2023 By Meesha Ghovanloupoor
How do you evidence housing needs?
The primary consideration governing many financial settlements is that of “needs”. This is a bit…
September 27, 2023 By Thea Bennun
Post Separation Domestic Abuse
Kaleidoscopic UK, a charity of survivors for survivors of domestic abuse and a partner agency…
September 22, 2023 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Private law demand at Cafcass
Cafcass has seen a substantial increase in the number of new private law cases. Private…
August 31, 2023 By Philippa Leaity
The rise of platonic co-parenting
Whilst platonic co-parenting is not necessarily a new term, the concept is gaining more ground…
August 11, 2023 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Rise of the special guardians
Continuing the theme of our articles regarding special guardianship orders, it has been reported that…
July 28, 2023 By Edward Bidder
Home alone
It can be a criminal offence for a parent or person with parental responsibility, to…
July 28, 2023 By Stephens Scown
The Court’s Approach – Children’s Feelings
How does the court take into account the children's feelings and point of view during…
July 10, 2023 By Jordan Carter