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
What happens when parents hold very different religious views upon separation?
The subject of religion can be a very difficult and complex area to negotiate in…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Do you need consent to move abroad with your child?
Do separated parents need consent if they want to move abroad with their child? The…
October 31, 2025 By Elizabeth Ferguson
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