What is a Recovery Order?
A Recovery Order is an order under Section 50 of the Children Act 1989. A…
March 1, 2024 By Jordan Carter
Surrogacy and Parental Order
Carrying on with our recent series of articles around parental responsibility. My article below concerns…
February 29, 2024 By Sarah Hindle
Contesting a letter of wishes – Can a person’s handwritten note of wishes amount to a Will?
If you, like me, used some of the Christmas holiday period to catch up on…
February 29, 2024 By Davina Haydon
Do I need consent to take my children on holiday in the UK?
One of the questions that I am asked on a regular basis is ‘Do I…
February 29, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Our House – pros and cons of a nesting arrangement
For those of you who were following the recent ITV documentary, ‘Our House’, you may…
February 29, 2024 By Sarah Bell
When is your ex entitled to inherit your estate?
The distress of a family member dying is hard enough, but for some people the…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Changing your name – who do you need to tell?
Given that divorce is now becoming more prevalent the number of people changing their names…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Residential parenting assessments in care proceedings
When families are involved in care proceedings brought by Local Authorities, it is sometimes useful…
February 29, 2024 By Libby Lovell
What happens to my car if I get divorced?
Whether you drive a Lamborghini or a Land Rover, a Ferrari or a Fiat, our…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
What is the cooling-off period in a divorce?
The divorce process welcomed a long overdue review in April 2022, with the introduction of…
February 28, 2024 By Thea Bennun
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Planning Together for Children course
When parents are in dispute over the arrangements for their children, the Planning Together for…
February 23, 2024 By Edward Bidder