Children Act – parental responsibility
The concept of parental responsibility came into law in 1989 with the enactment of the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Private family law – grandparents & wider family rights
Within this article, I will for shorthand purposes make references hereafter to grandparents but the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
School fees and university costs – who foots the bill?
Private school fees can be a massive concern when there is a breakdown in the…
November 14, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Veganism, vegetarianism & day-to-day childcare
One of the areas where dispute often arises between parents is the day-to-day care that…
October 3, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Divorce – Holding monies in a trust?
Families often make provisions for their children by using trusts. This can be with the…
September 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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
What happens when parents have opposing views on medical treatment for their children?
The issue of vaccines and other forms of medical treatment can, on occasion, cause significant…
August 18, 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
Tax Planning for Families – the benefits of pre and post-nuptial agreements
With the ever-looming possibility of increased Capital Taxes, many families are currently considering tax planning,…
July 1, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
The Split and family nesting arrangements
The popular BBC drama The Split (Episode 3 of Series 3) introduced the subject of…
April 27, 2022 By Stephens Scown
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