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
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
Court proceeding issued – Respondent
In my last article, I looked at what happens once a Children Act application is…
September 10, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Children’s belongings – arrangements for handover
It may be surprising that one of the areas within which we have advice regularly…
September 4, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Is there a set level of contact with children on divorce?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at the question,…
September 1, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Advice for splitting school holidays and special days
There are lots of potential arrangements for separated parents when it comes to splitting school…
August 28, 2025 By Megan Eaton
What is an Emergency Protection Order?
An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is an order under section 44 of the Children Act…
August 21, 2025 By Jordan Carter
Court will consider intentions and previous conduct when applying to take your children on holiday
In the case of F v M [2025], EWFC 225 (B) (03 July 2025) the…
August 18, 2025 By Mark Smith
Relocating with your child: the need for a well-thought out, detailed and child focused plan
The recent case of Re Simon [2025] EWFC 249 (31 July 2025) offers a further…
August 12, 2025 By Mark Smith
Come fly with me (or not)
When travelling abroad with your child you may be asked to prove that you have…
July 22, 2025 By Edward Bidder