New study shows divorce damages children’s mental health
A leading research team from UCL have published a report which indicates that children aged…
October 29, 2021 By Mark Smith
Famous footballers child maintenance reduced upon appeal
Under the Child Support formula, the amount of child maintenance a parent has to pay…
October 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Family dispute resolution week 2015 – put children first
New polling has found that around eight out of ten children and young people with…
October 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown
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
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
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
How Do I Use the Online Child Maintenance Calculator?
When a relationship breaks down, it is often the case that the time a child…
September 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Children & The Court – delay and risks in care proceedings
It is well known that the Courts are under considerable pressure at the moment, but…
August 22, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
Public law outline letters – what are they and what to do next
When a Local Authority is concerned that a child is not being looked after properly…
August 22, 2021 By Libby Lovell
Giving evidence – what to expect when you go to Court
Many of my clients knowledge of a courtroom comes from TV dramas and films. They…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown
What sanctions can be imposed if a parent refuses to comply with a Contact Order?
Even if a break-up has been particularly difficult and protracted, many parents manage to make…
August 22, 2021 By Stephens Scown