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Applying for a Child Arrangements Order
By Sarah Longley, Family Solicitor When it comes to separation or a divorce arrangements for the care of the children is often the most important consideration. Ideally contact arrangements can be dealt with amicably, but in some instances there is a dispute where one party wants to spend time with children, and the other party … [Read more...] about Applying for a Child Arrangements Order
What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?
Prenuptial (premarital) and postnuptial (postmarital) agreements are becoming more and more popular over recent years and are not just for the super wealthy! Once a couple enter into a marriage, all assets owned either jointly or solely become ‘matrimonial assets’ and are added to a joint pot unless specifically protected. What … [Read more...] about What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?
What’s Fault Got to Do with It?
This article was originally published on the authors website here: What’s Fault Got to Do with It? About the author Jemma Wentworth is a family lawyer who offers family law services throughout the UK as a Consultant Legal Executive for Ann McCabe Solicitors. You can find her on Linkedin here or on her website here … [Read more...] about What’s Fault Got to Do with It?
Parental Alienation – The Reality
This article was originally published on the authors website here: Parental Alienation – The Reality About the author Jemma Wentworth is a family lawyer who offers family law services throughout the UK as a Consultant Legal Executive for Ann McCabe Solicitors. You can find her on Linkedin here or on her website … [Read more...] about Parental Alienation – The Reality
Do I need consent to take a child abroad on holiday?
By Sammi Lindop Family Law paralegal Newcastle under Lyme As the start of the Summer Holidays is in full swing, inevitably parents will be looking to take their children abroad. However, for single parents and separated families, issues can arise if the proper consent is not obtained. You might also be … [Read more...] about Do I need consent to take a child abroad on holiday?
How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane
In a rare interview, the most senior judge in England and Wales has explained how separating parents "f**k you up" (a reference to the poem by Philip Larkin). His Honour Judge Andrew Macfarlane, President of Family Division, spoke to Broadcasting House on Radio 4 on 24 July 2022. You can listen to the full interview here (about … [Read more...] about How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane
How do we parent after Separation? – a guide from Resolution
Tips for co-parenting after separation By Sammi Lindop Family Lawyer When families go through separations it not only affects the adults but also the children of the family. Resolution have put together a guide to help support parents in making the transition of separation as easy as possible with some useful tips to help … [Read more...] about How do we parent after Separation? – a guide from Resolution
No Fault Divorce becomes Law
What is a no fault Divorce? By Sammi Lindop The new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is due to come in force on 6 April 2022. This will introduce the new ‘no fault’ divorce making the divorce process less acrimonious and in turn, the aim is to make the process of sorting out associated matters such as finances and … [Read more...] about No Fault Divorce becomes Law
Separated Parents and Holidays
This article was originally published on the authors website here: Separated Parents and Holidays About the author Jemma Wentworth is a family lawyer who offers family law services throughout the UK as a Consultant Legal Executive for Ann McCabe Solicitors. You can find her on Linkedin here or on her website here … [Read more...] about Separated Parents and Holidays