The importance of putting your children first when separating
The impact on your children can be the hardest but most important challenge when you…
January 31, 2020 By Mark Smith
Can I get help funding my family matter?
One of the most popular questions we get asked is how a person can get…
November 29, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Do you have parental responsibility for your children?
Many people have a Will to ensure what happens to their assets after their life,…
November 29, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Child proceedings for those with mental health conditions
Unfortunately, for many years, mental health conditions have attracted an unfair stigma. We often encounter…
October 10, 2019 By Mark Smith
Applications by Foster Carers
Understandably many foster carers form close bonds with the children in their care, can become…
September 5, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Now I’m 10…. the voice of the child
The Right Honourable Simon Hughes MP, the Minister for Justice, delivered a speech at the…
September 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
High Court permits change to childs surname
In order to change a child’s name, the consent of all persons who have parental…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Investigating all Explanations for Injuries to Children
Whenever a child suffers injuries where there are concerns as to how the injuries were…
September 2, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Increasing Private Law applications and the use of parenting plans
Recent statistics released by CAFCASS show that in June this year, Private Law cases (which…
August 9, 2019 By Mark Smith
Women’s Aid ‘Child First’ campaign
Women’s Aid have launched a major new campaign calling for children’s safety to be at…
June 28, 2019 By Philippa Leaity
Child arrangement orders – thinking creatively to find solutions
Family law partner Mark Smith explains his experience of helping parents when an older child…
June 25, 2019 By Mark Smith
Moving with the children to another part of the world
It is a cliché that the world is getting a smaller place. However it is…
June 25, 2019 By Bill Wilkins