Guidelines for ex parte (without notice) orders
There are times when courts have to make orders without one party being told about…
December 30, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Litigants in person and the Family Court
Since the removal of legal aid for most private law family cases, there has been…
December 30, 2024 By Andrew Barton
The Muslim Nikah and English law
A recent report published by Aurat: Supporting Women has highlighted the limited legal rights with…
December 30, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Remembering family assistance orders
Family Assistance Orders are a potentially very useful tool for helping to achieve and sustain…
December 30, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Relocation – which court has jurisdiction?
If a parent takes a child out of the country unbeknown to the other parent…
December 30, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Reduction in adoption numbers and the courts
It was reported earlier this month that the number of children put forward for adoption…
December 30, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Season of Change: What unmarried couples need to know about separation and legal rights
As we enter the festive season, a time traditionally associated with family and togetherness, it’s…
December 23, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Child abduction – exceptions to the Hague Convention
The primary objective to the 1980 Hague Convention includes to secure the prompt return of…
December 19, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Who gets the gifts? Sorting out Christmas presents after a separation
The festive season is a time for giving, but for separated couples, the question of…
December 17, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
What are the Kimber factors in family law?
The Kimber factors are a list of points to have regard to when determining whether…
December 17, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Making sure your child can fly with you
When travelling abroad with a child due to border controls being alert to the risk…
December 16, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Child Abduction – habitual residence and parental consent
A recent case K -v- M [2024] EWHC 3081 (Fam) has highlighted factors in the…
December 16, 2024 By Bill Wilkins