High Court permits change to childs surname
In order to change a child’s name, the consent of all persons who have parental…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Increasing Private Law applications and the use of parenting plans
Recent statistics released by CAFCASS show that in June this year, Private Law cases (which…
August 9, 2019 By Mark Smith
Child arrangement orders – thinking creatively to find solutions
Family law partner Mark Smith explains his experience of helping parents when an older child…
June 25, 2019 By Mark Smith
Moving with the children to another part of the world
It is a cliché that the world is getting a smaller place. However it is…
June 25, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Habitual residence and CBeebies – working out which country a child is habitually resident
Where a child is considered to be habitually resident in a particular country, then it…
October 19, 2016 By Bill Wilkins
Summer holiday advice for separated families
The summer holidays are now well and truly upon us. Whilst they are a welcome…
August 5, 2016 By Mark Smith
Special Guardianship Orders
It is now almost 10 years since Special Guardianship Orders were introduced as a permanency…
September 23, 2015 By Mark Smith
New law to ensure both parents will play a role in a child’s life after separation
A new law that will presume that both parents will play a role in the…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown