What should you do if your child is ill on a contact weekend?
What should you do if your child is ill on a contact weekend? Should they…
June 4, 2026 By Edward Bidder
Can Parental Responsibility be removed or restricted?
Parental Responsibility is all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a…
June 4, 2026 By Edward Bidder
Proper preparation that prevents poor planning
Often as lawyers we see a number of clients who come to us with concerns…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Parenting Plans – A Practical Tool for Separated Parents
When a parent asks whether a parenting plan could reduce conflict and give their children…
May 15, 2026 By Edward Bidder
Private family law and CAFCASS
When relationships break down, despite best efforts to find a solution for the children to…
April 27, 2026 By Edward Bidder
No purpose in carrying on the proceedings – Child Arrangements Order proceedings ended
A recent case has highlighted factors that the Court take into account when considering whether…
April 27, 2026 By Bill Wilkins
Putting Children First: What the New Family Solutions Group Report Means for Separating Parents
When families separate, the way adults handle the transition can have a profound and long‑lasting…
March 31, 2026 By Lizzie Smith
Giving Evidence – Children Giving Evidence
In the third of this series of articles on giving evidence I am going to…
March 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Introducing a new partner to your children
Following separation, the introduction of a new partner to your children can be a highly…
March 20, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
Application for Internal Relocation – what should I include in my evidence?
My colleague, Mark Smith, reminded us in his article, International Child Relocation – lessons from…
March 20, 2026 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Reduction in adoption numbers and the courts
It was reported earlier this month that the number of children put forward for adoption…
March 20, 2026 By Bill Wilkins
Do I Need a Court Order to Take My Child on Holiday? A Guide for Separated Parents
It might not seem the most exciting thing to be thinking of when you are…
March 11, 2026 By Edward Bidder