Children Law – everything you need to know
There are some common misconceptions and questions around Private Family Law and children law proceedings.…
November 15, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Which Courts deal with children proceedings?
Which Courts deal with children proceedings and which should you apply to? This article is…
October 23, 2023 By Sarah Bell
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
October 20, 2023 By Sarah Bell
Parental responsibility – Devolvement
The Children Act 1989 specifically identifies that holders of parental responsibility can devolve that parental…
April 21, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Parental Responsibility – Step-Parents
I am often asked whether step-parents hold parental responsibility for children. The short answer is…
April 6, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Step-parents’ rights following separation
An increasing area where I have received enquiries over the last 30 years, with a…
January 26, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Private family law – grandparents & wider family rights
Within this article, I will for shorthand purposes make references hereafter to grandparents but the…
December 19, 2022 By Peter Marshall
What Are Private Family Law Proceedings?
There are some common misconceptions around private family law proceedings. This is the first article…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Private Family Law – how Courts make their decisions
How do lawyers know what advice to give clients going through private family law proceedings?…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Do I need consent to take my children on holiday in the UK?
One of the questions that I am asked on a regular basis is ‘Do I…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Child custody and access myths
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, we break down the myths held…
January 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Fact Finding Hearings in Family Proceedings
What is a fact finding hearing and is it always worth pursuing? It is a…
January 6, 2022 By Andrew Lobb