What is the ‘No Order Principle’?
In most proceedings concerning arrangements for children in England and Wales, the Court is required…
October 27, 2023 By Jordan Carter
Parental Alienation – For the Court to Decide
Parental alienation is described as “actions by one parent (either intentionally or unintentionally) to adversely…
October 25, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
Which Courts deal with children proceedings?
Which Courts deal with children proceedings and which should you apply to? This article is…
October 23, 2023 By Sarah Bell
Contact with my children – supervised contact and contact notes
When relationships break down, agreeing how and when parents, guardians or relatives see the children…
October 19, 2023 By Edward Bidder
What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement?
The concept of a parental responsibility agreement came into law in 1989 with the enactment…
February 28, 2023 By Peter Marshall
What happens when parents hold very different religious views upon separation?
The subject of religion can be a very difficult and complex area to negotiate in…
September 5, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Arrangements For Parental Attendance At Child Appointments
It is appropriate and indeed necessary for there to be parental attendance at child appointments,…
August 2, 2022 By Peter Marshall
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…
March 16, 2022 By Peter Marshall
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…
March 16, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Do you need consent to move abroad with your child?
Do separated parents need consent if they want to move abroad with their child? The…
February 15, 2022 By Peter Marshall
What Are Private Family Law Proceedings?
There are some common misconceptions around private family law proceedings. This is the first article…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Private Family Law – how Courts make their decisions
How do lawyers know what advice to give clients going through private family law proceedings?…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall