What is a Parenting Plan?
In the event of parents separating and reaching full agreement about what arrangements should be…
November 18, 2025 By Edward Bidder
House of Lords Debate reform of Financial Provision on Divorce
On 10 November 2025, the House of Lords debated potential reforms to financial provision on…
November 17, 2025 By Andrew Barton
Separated Parents – who can you bring children into contact with?
Who are you allowed to bring your children into contact with and what happens if…
November 17, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Arrangements for parental attendance at child appointments
It is appropriate and indeed necessary for there to be parental attendance at child appointments,…
November 14, 2025 By Mark Smith
Parental Responsibility: What Does It Really Mean in Law?
Why is it essential for parents, carers and legal professionals to understand what Parental Responsibility…
November 14, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Separation – have you amended your Will?
When a couple separate there are a number of obvious issues that will need to…
November 11, 2025 By Sarah Walls
Separating parents – do I need a Court Order?
The simple answer to this question is, unless there is a dispute between the parents…
November 10, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Supporting “Good Divorce Week 2025” – is there a better way?
The family team at Stephens Scown are members of Resolution, the national body of family lawyers…
November 10, 2025 By Lizzie Smith
Parental Consent & School – when parents don’t agree
When children require parental consent to take part in certain activities at school, what happens…
November 7, 2025 By Mark Smith
Do you need a Court Order to see your children?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at whether or…
November 3, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
First steps after court issues a children application
Once it has been agreed that the application can be issued and the court issues…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Parental Responsibility – Step-Parents
We are often asked whether step-parents hold parental responsibility for children. The short answer is…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson