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Posted on: 22 Apr 2020
Updated on: 04 Jun 2024

How to Apply for a Child Court Order

In 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.

Posted on: 24 Jan 2019
Updated on: 04 Jun 2024

How 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.

Posted on: 28 May 2021
Updated on: 04 Jun 2024

Will My Children Have to Give Evidence in Family Court?

In most cases, your children can be kept outside of Family Court proceedings entirely, even if you and your child’s other parent have to go to Court to sort out your family issues.

Posted on: 19 Jun 2020
Updated on: 30 Apr 2024

All you need to know about Family Law Solicitors

You don’t need a Family Law Solicitor to go to the Family Court about your child but it’s always best to get legal advice and support if you can, especially if your case is complicated. There is no substitute for expert legal advice and getting a Family Solicitor to represent you in Family Court will always be better than going into Court alone.

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Parental Responsibility

Understanding parental responsibility can be a tricky subject, especially if you are a couple who have had a child unmarried. Currently, in the UK, over 51% of children were both to unmarried mothers, which is over half of the population. This is calculating all records dating back to 1845, and though this proves that less and less people are getting married before children, it leaves the question of who has parental responsibly of their child.

Posted on: 03 Nov 2021
Updated on: 29 Apr 2024

Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

Christmas 2021 will be a time to celebrate Christmas after Covid disruptions last year, but if you’re navigating arrangements to see your children, our specialist Family Law Solicitors have got some top tips to make sure that everyone can have a happy Christmas this year.

Posted on: 29 May 2019
Updated on: 23 Apr 2024

What 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.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Child Name Changes

There are several reasons as to why you may be looking to change your child’s name. Whether you’re getting divorced from their other parent or re-married and you want to change your child’s name to reflect this, there are certainly options for you.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2020
Updated on: 03 Apr 2024

How Will the Family Court Make a Decision about My Children?

In England and Wales, the Court makes decisions by considering what is in a child’s best interests, not the parents’ best interests.

Posted on: 01 May 2020
Updated on: 02 Apr 2024

Prohibited Steps Order Explained

A Prohibited Steps Order is a type of Court Order used by one parent to stop another parent from making certain decisions about their child’s upbringing.

Posted on: 18 Apr 2019
Updated on: 14 Mar 2024

What 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.

Posted on: 30 Jan 2019
Updated on: 01 Mar 2024

What 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.

Posted on: 18 Nov 2019
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

Difference between Habitual Residence and Domicile in Divorce

We 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.

Posted on: 31 Jan 2019
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

How 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.

Posted on: 17 May 2019
Updated on: 20 Feb 2024

Child Arrangement Order Disputes

If 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.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2021
Updated on: 19 Feb 2024

How to Prepare for a Remote Family Court Hearing

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, online Hearings in family proceedings became the default position. As social distancing and safety restrictions relaxed, more Hearings started taking place face-to-face in Court buildings again, but there’s no doubt that remote Hearings are here to stay as well as the traditional ‘in person’ model.

Posted on: 10 Jan 2019
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

How to Get a Child Arrangement Order

When 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.

Posted on: 11 Apr 2022
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

Can I Stop my ex Taking my Child on Holiday?

With summer on its way, it’s natural to start thinking about holiday arrangements. If you are part of a separated couple with a child, it can be complicated when it comes to holidaying. If your ex has told you that they wish to take your child on holiday, but you aren’t entirely comfortable, here’s everything you need to know about your rights.

Posted on: 18 Oct 2019
Updated on: 14 Feb 2024

Different types of Court Orders for Children

Coming 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.

Posted on: 07 Aug 2013
Updated on: 13 Feb 2024

Special 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.