Taking your children abroad – for skiing or winter sun – do you need consent?
A common question that separated parents ask us is, ‘do I need consent to take…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Private Family Law – how Courts make their decisions
How do lawyers know what advice to give clients going through private family law proceedings?…
October 24, 2025 By Mark Smith
Babysitters and Sleepovers – do you need consent from the other parent?
Are separated parents required to gain consent from the other to use babysitters or arrange…
October 14, 2025 By Edward Bidder
What is the Children Act 1989?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at how the…
October 2, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Private Law Children Act Proceedings – Jargon Busting
Whether you are the applicant or find yourself as a respondent in private law Children…
September 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
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…
September 18, 2025 By Megan Eaton
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…
September 3, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Is there a set level of contact with children on divorce?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at the question,…
September 1, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Advice for splitting school holidays and special days
There are lots of potential arrangements for separated parents when it comes to splitting school…
August 28, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Potential relocation of children – Case of Re K and P
Judgment was handed down in the case of Re K and P (children – child…
July 1, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Review of the Effectiveness of Supervision Orders in the UK in Protecting Children within the Family Justice System
Supervision orders are a significant part of the family justice system in the UK, primarily…
January 24, 2025 By Megan Eaton
What age can child refuse to see parent UK?
What age can child refuse to see parent in the UK? The strict answer to…
January 20, 2025 By Peter Marshall