FHDRA – First Hearing
The first hearing which takes place before the court in Children Act proceedings (unless there…
October 20, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Child Abduction or Parental Relocation? Understanding the difference
The distinction between child abduction and parental relocation with a child abroad is important to…
October 17, 2025 By Mark Smith
How long after a final order will I be divorced?
What is a final order? How do you apply for one? How long will it…
October 16, 2025 By Jasmine Davey
What is a Part 25 Application?
In matrimonial disputes, disagreements often arise over the value of assets such as businesses, pensions,…
October 15, 2025 By Thea Bennun
Babysitters and Sleepovers – do you need consent from the other parent?
Are separated parents required to gain consent from the other to use babysitters or arrange…
October 14, 2025 By Edward Bidder
Non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) – the options available on separation
A common misconception on the breakdown of your marriage/civil partnership is that you will need…
October 9, 2025 By Racheal Gould
How does maintenance to my ex-wife work when I retire?
Until relatively recently it was very common to see joint lives maintenance orders included in…
October 8, 2025 By Andrew Barton
What is the Children Act 1989?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at how the…
October 2, 2025 By Megan Eaton
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
Supreme Court hands down judgment in international divorce case
The UK Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the international divorce case of Potanina…
September 26, 2025 By Andrew Barton
How to split Christmas between separated parents
This article is primarily about Christmas, although a number of the principles and issues can…
September 26, 2025 By Peter Marshall
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