Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Not going to school – What is an education supervision order
Children of compulsory school age should receive full time education, and Local Authorities are required…
April 27, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
What can I do if I can’t afford my legal fees in financial proceedings?
Divorce and financial proceedings inevitably cause distress and anxiety. This is also often coupled with…
April 27, 2021 By Shavaun Womersley
Private law children cases
CAFCASS, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, states that the number of…
March 31, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
What is the Public Law Outline process?
Before a Local Authority (Social Services) can consider intervening with family life and applying to…
March 31, 2021 By Edward Bidder
What is a First Directions Appointment or FDA?
The First Directions Appointment, also known as an FDA, is the first Court hearing in…
March 31, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Can you keep the house? Home rights and unilateral notices
Devon and Cornwall's leading family solicitors discuss protecting your property interests when you are not…
March 31, 2021 By Alara Guven
Who is responsible for paying the joint mortgage after separation?
Separation inherently involves a high level of emotion and stress. However, there are important practical…
March 31, 2021 By Shavaun Womersley
What is a PLO meeting?
A PLO meeting is a Public Law Outline meeting which fits into the guidance set…
March 31, 2021 By Thea Bennun
The effect of cohabitation upon a divorce settlement
In a ruling last year (AB v CB [2014] EWHC 2998 (Fam)), Mr Justice Mostyn…
March 31, 2021 By Thea Bennun
Relying on child maintenance as income when applying for a mortgage
For many of us, the family home is our most valuable asset and it can…
March 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Children law – what to expect from the first hearing dispute resolution appointment
Private child law paralegal Ed Bidder explains what a parent can expect from the First…
March 31, 2021 By Edward Bidder