Child Maintenance – revisions/appeals – do not delay!
Many are familiar with the statutory obligation of child maintenance following separation of a child’s…
June 24, 2025 By Edward Bidder
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
January 16, 2025 By Sarah Bell
Who can make an application under Schedule 1 of The Children Act?
Claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 are considered in circumstances when financial…
January 13, 2025 By Kai Whicker
Financial provision for children – the under-used rights of the unmarried mother
There has been much press-coverage on the government’s failure to address the vastly inferior rights…
November 5, 2024 By Kirstin Sibley
Children Law – everything you need to know
There are some common misconceptions and questions around Private Family Law and children law proceedings.…
June 24, 2024 By Peter Marshall
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
Divorce & Separation – what is Interim Maintenance?
Interim maintenance, also known as maintenance pending suit, is a monthly sum of money which…
December 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
How can I give money to my child without their spouse having a claim?
This is a question we are commonly asked by parents keen to pass money to…
November 30, 2023 By Andrew Barton
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
Government consultation – proposed changes to child maintenance enforcement
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) was introduced in 2012 to replace the Child Support Agency…
October 10, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Am I going to be forced to sell my limited company as part of the divorce settlement?
Business assets are assets that are taken into consideration in financial proceedings on divorce and…
September 27, 2023 By Meesha Ghovanloupoor
Blended Families – why it’s important to have a Will
Inheritance laws have fallen behind the times and modern, blended families are not yet considered…
June 27, 2023 By Tamara Hasson