Child custody and access myths
This article looks at child custody and access. These two words continue to be the…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Taking your children abroad – for skiing or winter sun – do you need consent?
A common question that separated parents ask us is, ‘do I need consent to take…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Can covert recordings be used in family proceedings?
The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) have recently published submissions on the use of…
October 30, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Divorce payments after decades apart – what you need to know
Divorce sounds pretty final doesn’t it? But for some couples, divorce is not the end…
October 30, 2025 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
International recognition for two leading Stephens Scown family lawyers
Two divorce lawyers from the South West are featured on an independent list of some…
October 30, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Are there rules on introducing new partners to children?
What should parents be aware of when introducing new partners to children? I have often…
October 30, 2025 By Mark Smith
I am divorced – are the finances automatically concluded?
We are often asked, ‘are the arrangements over divorce finances automatically concluded upon the Final…
October 28, 2025 By Sarah Walls
Private family law – grandparents & wider family rights
Within this article, I will refer to grandparents but the principles and issues which I…
October 27, 2025 By Alexandra Pitts
Private Family Law – how Courts make their decisions
How do lawyers know what advice to give clients going through private family law proceedings?…
October 24, 2025 By Mark Smith
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