Posted on: 22 Apr 2020How to Apply for a Child Court OrderIn England or Wales, if you have Parental Responsibility over your child, then you can apply for a Court Order if you and your partner have separated and cannot agree.Read More
Posted on: 18 Nov 2019Difference between Habitual Residence and Domicile in DivorceWe explain the difference between habitual residence and domicile below, but first it’s important to understand what “jurisdiction” is and why this matters to habitual residence and domicile.Read More
Posted on: 18 Oct 2019Different types of Court Orders for ChildrenComing to an agreement with your former partner about your children when your relationship ends can be really difficult. You’ll have to decide where the children live, how they will be raised and who they should have contact with.Read More
Posted on: 19 Sept 2019The Myth of the Common Law PartnerIf you’ve been living with your partner for any period of time, you’ve probably heard of the term common law marriage or common law husband or wife.Read More
Posted on: 25 Jul 2019Resolving Child Contact Disputes between Separated ParentsThere 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.Read More
Posted on: 22 Jul 2019Preventing a Child from Leaving the UKChild 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.Read More
Posted on: 05 Jun 2019What 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.Read More
Posted on: 29 May 2019What is an Occupation Order?In England and Wales, an Occupation Order is an Injunction which gives the applicant the right to live in a property. The Court can grant an Occupation Order for the whole of a property or part of it.Read More
Posted on: 17 May 2019Child Arrangement Order DisputesIf you already have a Child Arrangement Order in place in England or Wales but are finding that the other person named in the Child Arrangement Order isn’t sticking to the terms it lays out, or you want to enforce a Child Arrangement Order, you should speak with one of our Family and Child Law Solicitors.Read More
Posted on: 18 Apr 2019What is Parental Alienation?There’s no single definition of parental alienation, but it’s often characterised by the resident parent psychologically manipulating a child against the other parent. That way, the child aligns themselves with one parent’s views and takes their side.Read More
Posted on: 04 Apr 2019Do Cohabiting Couples Have Legal Rights?More and more couples across England and Wales are living together without getting married, but many mistakenly assume they have the same legal rights as a married couple, especially if they’ve been living together (cohabiting) for a long time.Read More
Posted on: 14 Feb 2019What are the Legal Benefits of Being Married?For many people, getting married is a way of showing commitment to their partner and is often seen as the natural next step in a romantic relationship. But being married also brings a number of legal benefits.Read More
Posted on: 31 Jan 2019How Do I Make Sure That My Child Lives With Me?In the majority of situations, parents can agree between themselves where the children will live. If there is no dispute, then an application to Court is not required. If you are struggling to reach an agreement, there are certain options that should be considered, such as negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolutions.Read More
Posted on: 30 Jan 2019What Does a Family Law Solicitor Do?A Family Law Solicitor deals with legal matters that involve you and your family, such as your spouse, your partner, your children and the family home.Read More
Posted on: 29 Jan 2019Child Arrangement Order FAQOur Family and Child Law Solicitors answer common questions about Child Arrangement Orders (formerly known as a Residence Order or a Contact Order).Read More
Posted on: 24 Jan 2019How does the law prevent me from relocating with my children?Relocating to another country with a child is a serious decision requiring many factors to be weighed up. But people often fail to consider that they’ll need the consent of the other parent or the Court if there’s a disagreement on the move.Read More
Posted on: 10 Jan 2019How to Get a Child Arrangement OrderWhen a couple separate, there can sometimes be disputes over where the child or children will live. If the parents can’t agree, a Child Arrangement Order may be required from the Court to decide where the child will live and what contact they should have with the other parent.Read More
Posted on: 07 Aug 2013Special Guardianship Order - How Do I Get My Child Back?A Special Guardianship Order places your child with another person who is not their parent. This person then has to care for your child's needs and wellbeing. It also gives Parental Responsibility to the guardian without taking away your Parental Responsibility.Read More