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
Public Law Children Act Proceedings – jargon explained
Child Care Proceedings can be very complex and you are likely to receive lots of…
August 17, 2021 By Libby Lovell
The #ParentsPromise – supporting children impacted by separation
Our Family Law team backs the #ParentsPromise in support of children impacted by parental separation.…
July 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Child Arrangements in Devon – changes as a result of Practice Direction 36Q
What is Practice Direction 36Q and how does it affect child arrangements in Devon? Owing…
July 21, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
Identifying Habitual Residence – how integrated is the child?
Deciding which country a child’s “habitual residence” is will determine which jurisdiction should decide any…
July 16, 2021 By Bill Wilkins