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
Child Abduction or Parental Relocation? Understanding the difference
The distinction between child abduction and parental relocation with a child abroad is important to…
October 17, 2025 By Mark Smith
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…
October 14, 2025 By Edward Bidder
What is the Children Act 1989?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at how the…
October 2, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Child arrangements – we’re all going on, a summer holiday?
With summer holidays now upon us, many families will be booking or leaving for sunnier…
September 26, 2025 By Edward Bidder
How to split Christmas between separated parents
This article is primarily about Christmas, although a number of the principles and issues can…
September 26, 2025 By Peter Marshall
Private Law Children Act Proceedings – Jargon Busting
Whether you are the applicant or find yourself as a respondent in private law Children…
September 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
Parental responsibility – Devolvement
The Children Act 1989 specifically identifies that holders of parental responsibility can devolve that parental…
September 25, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Do you need permission to move your child within England and Wales?
The simple answer is no, permission is not required from another parent to move within…
September 18, 2025 By Megan Eaton