Public Law Orders and the Court’s Jurisdiction
If a local authority has sufficient concerns that they want to apply to court for…
October 30, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
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 Stephens Scown
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 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
Do I have to provide contact for my children and my ex?
Do you have to provide contact with your children for your former partner? The answer…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Co-Parenting – the key to success
For separated parents or those contemplating separation, the festive season is a good time to…
November 29, 2021 By Mark Smith
Retrospective leave to remove a child from the UK
If a parent decides that they want to move with their child away –…
October 29, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
Shared care – the paramount concern will be the children’s welfare
When parents separate, whether after marriage or cohabitation, it is always best to keep things…
October 28, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Relocating with children during lockdown – what are the rules?
As our third lockdown proceeds, the challenges faced by parents continue. More often than not,…
September 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown