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
Parental responsibility – Step-Parents
In this series we are talking about parental responsibility. For more information on what parental…
February 22, 2024 By Alexandra Pitts
When can my child decide on contact?
When can my child decide on contact? The strict answer to this question is on…
February 20, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Do you need permission to move your child within England and Wales?
The simple answer is no, permission is not required from another parent to move within…
February 6, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Advice for splitting school holidays and special days
There are lots of potential arrangements for separated parents when it comes to splitting school…
January 29, 2024 By Peter Marshall
What age must children of different sex have separate bedrooms?
Legally, there is no specific age at which children of different sex from the same…
January 25, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Children Law – everything you need to know
There are some common misconceptions and questions around Private Family Law and children law proceedings.…
January 22, 2024 By Peter Marshall
The myth of “grandparents rights”
It is surprising that after many years of undertaking this work how certain myths persist…
January 12, 2024 By Mark Smith
What is a Rule 16.4 Guardian?
When private law family proceedings and disputes between parents and their children become complicated, it…
December 30, 2023 By Edward Bidder
Co-Parenting apps
In previous articles I have explored various ways in which parents can co-parent their children…
December 29, 2023 By Sarah Bell
What to expect from a final hearing and tips for giving evidence
The prospect of a final hearing can in itself be incredibly intimidating, and the added…
December 4, 2023 By Charlotte Plummer