Post Separation Domestic Abuse
Kaleidoscopic UK, a charity of survivors for survivors of domestic abuse and a partner agency…
September 22, 2023 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Private law demand at Cafcass
Cafcass has seen a substantial increase in the number of new private law cases. Private…
August 31, 2023 By Philippa Leaity
Rise of the special guardians
Continuing the theme of our articles regarding special guardianship orders, it has been reported that…
July 28, 2023 By Edward Bidder
Home alone
It can be a criminal offence for a parent or person with parental responsibility, to…
July 28, 2023 By Stephens Scown
The Court’s Approach – Children’s Feelings
How does the court take into account the children's feelings and point of view during…
July 10, 2023 By Jordan Carter
Parenting Plan – what is it?
In the event of parents separating and reaching full agreement about what arrangements should be…
July 7, 2023 By Peter Marshall
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
Separating parents – do I need a court order?
The simple answer to this question is, unless there is a dispute between the parents…
June 22, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps orders
Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps orders are becoming increasingly important in child arrangements matters for…
June 13, 2023 By Megan Eaton
Changes to family law – a year on
The significant changes made to the family justice system in April 2014 were said by…
May 31, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
Child abduction – habitual residence
If an application is made to the English Family Court concerning a child then the…
April 27, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
The new family court landscape
Well publicised changes to the Family Court system both in terms of the restriction of…
April 27, 2023 By Bill Wilkins