What is the Public Law Outline process?
Before a Local Authority (Social Services) can consider intervening with family life and applying to…
March 31, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Relying on child maintenance as income when applying for a mortgage
For many of us, the family home is our most valuable asset and it can…
March 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Children law – what to expect from the first hearing dispute resolution appointment
Private child law paralegal Ed Bidder explains what a parent can expect from the First…
March 31, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
CAFCASS Update – new ways of communicating with children
In a recent update, CAFCASS announced a new way of communicating with children who are…
February 24, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Coronavirus FAQs – separated families and contact with children in care
The House of Commons has released a paper for separated families impacted by the Coronavirus…
January 29, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Second Marriage & Adult Children – how to address financial concerns
Second marriage can be a cause for concern for adult children, but it doesn't need…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Parents, pre-nups and paying for house deposits
Why are parents insisting on pre-nups for housing deposits? Buying a property can be a…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Children & Covid – guidance for child arrangement orders during lockdown
What is the guidance around child arrangement orders during lockdown? As the third national lockdown…
January 21, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Staying in touch with children during lockdown
We’re in our third national lockdown and a prevalent theme and worry for many parents…
January 19, 2021 By Edward Bidder
How can separated parents agree childcare when working shifts?
It is often a struggle for parents to agree a regular pattern for childcare when…
January 15, 2021 By Mark Smith
Providing Families With Confidence During ‘Good Divorce Week’
Good Divorce Week takes place from 30th November to 4th December 2020 this year; the initiative…
November 27, 2020 By Andrew Barton