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Posted on: 05 Jun 2019
Updated on: 13 Feb 2024

What is a Non Molestation Order?

In England and Wales, a Non Molestation Order prohibits a person (the respondent) from molesting the person applying for an Order (the applicant) or a related child.

Posted on: 08 Jun 2020
Updated on: 12 Feb 2024

How Many Hearings Will there be in Child Proceedings?

The amount of hearings in children proceedings varies depending on your case and the reasons why you have gone to Court. You and your child’s other parent could reach an agreement with just one hearing.

Posted on: 04 May 2020
Updated on: 01 Dec 2023

Fair Consideration: Assessing the Role of Income in Child Care Arrangements

In England and Wales the Courts always prioritises the best interest of the child when deciding who will get child custody. Your children need to be financially supported, but the Court will consider the child’s other needs before making a decision about where your child will live.

Posted on: 16 Jul 2021
Updated on: 23 Nov 2023

6 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your Child On Holiday

As the school holidays quickly approach and travel corridors open, many parents are planning a long-awaited getaway with their children. For some this will be a break in the sun, for others it will be a long-overdue opportunity to see friends and family who live abroad.

Posted on: 17 Mar 2022

What is the Adoption Support Fund and am I Eligible?

Being adopted can be a lot to handle for a child. The adoption process can be an overwhelming and traumatising experience for them. They might also be struggling with deeper emotions like anxiety or grief because they’ve been separated from their natural birth parents.

Posted on: 25 Jul 2019

Resolving Child Contact Disputes between Separated Parents

There are a number of ways that separated parents can try to resolve child contact disputes. If the dispute can be resolved privately between the parents, then this is highly recommended as the best way forward.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2019

Preventing a Child from Leaving the UK

Child abduction is when a person removes or sends away, a child under the age of 16 years from the UK without the consent of all the people who have Parental Responsibility - those who have custody of the child or the Court’s permission to make decisions on their behalf. It is a criminal offence under the Child Abduction Act 1984.

Posted on: 29 Jan 2019

Child Arrangement Order FAQ

Our Family and Child Law Solicitors answer common questions about Child Arrangement Orders (formerly known as a Residence Order or a Contact Order).