Final Hearing in Family Court: What to Expect When Giving Evidence
The prospect of a final hearing can in itself be incredibly intimidating, and the added…
July 28, 2026 By Charlotte Plummer
How can separated parents agree childcare when working shifts?
It is often a struggle for parents to agree a regular pattern for childcare when…
June 26, 2026 By Mark Smith
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
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
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
When Can my Child Decide on Contact?
When can my child decide on contact? The strict answer to this question is on…
March 10, 2026 By Mark Smith
How to split Christmas between separated parents
This article is primarily about Christmas, although a number of the principles and issues can…
November 24, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Separated Parents – who can you bring children into contact with?
Who are you allowed to bring your children into contact with and what happens if…
November 17, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Arrangements for parental attendance at child appointments
It is appropriate and indeed necessary for there to be parental attendance at child appointments,…
November 14, 2025 By Mark Smith
Parental Consent & School – when parents don’t agree
When children require parental consent to take part in certain activities at school, what happens…
November 7, 2025 By Mark Smith
Do you need a Court Order to see your children?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at whether or…
November 3, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts