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
Parental alienation – a changing approach
In the challenging circumstances of family breakdown – when there is a dispute over arrangements…
November 21, 2017 By Bill Wilkins
Divorcing by Christmas
We are often asked at various junctures of divorce proceedings whether it is going to…
December 12, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Advice about my separation or divorce?
When should I take advice about my separation or divorce? This is a question that…
September 6, 2016 By Andrew Barton
Thinking about the children in a divorce
Divorce or separation are especially hard when children are involved. Mark Smith, family law partner,…
April 8, 2016 By Mark Smith
Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Divorce hurting workplaces in Truro
11% locally have had to leave jobs after a split, or have a colleague who…
September 23, 2015 By Sarah Atkinson
Jurisdiction on divorce – should it be England?
If you are considering a divorce and either you or your spouse has a tie…
September 23, 2015 By Andrew Barton
The English Divorce Procedure
To commence divorce proceedings in England and Wales you first need to be married. This…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Facebook and family law: is your timeline giving you away?
As technological advances continue to be made so does the use that can be made…
September 23, 2015 By Peter Marshall
Special Guardianship Orders
It is now almost 10 years since Special Guardianship Orders were introduced as a permanency…
September 23, 2015 By Mark Smith