Do you need a Court Order to see your children?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at whether or…
November 3, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
First steps after court issues a children application
Once it has been agreed that the application can be issued and the court issues…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Parental Responsibility – Step-Parents
We are often asked whether step-parents hold parental responsibility for children. The short answer is…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
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…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Do you need consent to move abroad with your child?
Do separated parents need consent if they want to move abroad with their child? The…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Child custody and access myths
This article looks at child custody and access. These two words continue to be the…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Taking your children abroad – for skiing or winter sun – do you need consent?
A common question that separated parents ask us is, ‘do I need consent to take…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Can covert recordings be used in family proceedings?
The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) have recently published submissions on the use of…
October 30, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Are there rules on introducing new partners to children?
What should parents be aware of when introducing new partners to children? I have often…
October 30, 2025 By Mark Smith
Private family law – grandparents & wider family rights
Within this article, I will refer to grandparents but the principles and issues which I…
October 27, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Private Family Law – how Courts make their decisions
How do lawyers know what advice to give clients going through private family law proceedings?…
October 24, 2025 By Mark Smith
FHDRA – First Hearing
The first hearing which takes place before the court in Children Act proceedings (unless there…
October 20, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts