Holidays are coming…
The festive season will soon be fast upon us with Christmas being just a couple…
November 20, 2018 By Edward Bidder
Child law – new protocol to ensure prompt judicial cooperation across UK borders
Shortly before leaving his position as President of the Family Division Sir James Munby, the…
August 14, 2018 By Mark Smith
I left you, I didn’t leave them. Keeping in contact with your children
As the TV series the Split continues to captivate audiences across the UK, including our…
July 5, 2018 By Mark Smith
Introducing a new partner to your children
Following separation, the introduction of a new partner to your children can be a highly…
July 3, 2018 By Harriet Wigmore
“Oh Grandma, what big childcare responsibilities you’ve got…”
Grandma in Little Red Riding Hood had it tough, but the current legal framework means…
May 2, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Applications by grandparents continues to rise
The Ministry of Justice has released figures indicating that the number of applications for orders…
April 30, 2018 By Edward Bidder
Relocating with your children
Relocating with your children? Our top ranked family law team answer some of the questions…
April 27, 2018 By Harriet Wigmore
Thinking twice before applying for care orders
Family law solicitor, Bill Wilkins, details a topical case and how it demonstrates that care…
February 14, 2018 By Bill Wilkins
Ruth’s story: My son and I had our voices heard
Ruth is a domestic abuse survivor. She was living in a refuge with her young…
February 12, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Grandparents rights – do grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren?
Unfortunately the simple answer is no. Grandparents rights do not automatically exist. Much has been…
December 12, 2017 By Mark Smith
Public Funding Legal Aid cuts – a false economy
In recent years there have been significant cuts in the availability of Legal Aid to…
December 7, 2017 By Bill Wilkins
Surrogate mother loses her child
In September 2015 a woman having signed a surrogacy agreement with a gay couple she…
November 29, 2017 By Bill Wilkins