Why we no longer talk about ‘Child Custody’ in family law 19th December 2023 For parents navigating family law matters, the terminology used can be confusing and impact your understanding. In this blog post […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children, Your Children
Who are Cafcass and why are they involved? 13th October 2023 As specialist children and family lawyers we are often asked by parents who Cafcass are and why they are involved […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children
Can a step-parent obtain parental responsibility for a step-child? 10th October 2023 Specialist Family lawyer Paul Thomson from our Children Law Team explains how a step-parent could obtain parental responsibility for their […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Three New Arrivals Bolster Our Children Law Team 10th October 2023 Three experienced lawyers have joined The Family Law Company’s Children Team in Exeter and Plymouth. Paul Thomson, Amelia Davey and […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Family Law Company News
Planning for Christmas? Why separated parents should be putting Christmas child arrangements at the top of the list 6th October 2023 Sorting your child arrangements early could brighten the festive season for everyone, explains children lawyer Lauren Taylor. For most of […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children
Hard working teams are finalists in family law awards 5th September 2023 Two specialist teams from The Family Law Company are amongst the finalists in this year’s LexisNexis Family Law Awards. They […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children, Family Law Company News
Separating parents could be forced to go to mediation. 29th March 2023 New proposal to make mediation compulsory is announced. As experienced family lawyers who engage with hundreds of parents each year […] Categories: Children, Divorce & Finance, Family Disputes Involving Children
Five ways to keep child contact handover times simple 22nd March 2023 When parents have separated and the relationship after is strained child handover can be complicated and a source of anxiety […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Let’s talk about Christmas 2023?! Planning is key to parenting when separated. 18th January 2023 As you pass the leftover festive food and try to stick to your new year resolutions, Christmas 2023 is probably […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
What can I do if I can’t see my child under the terms of the existing Child Arrangements Order? 1st September 2022 A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is an order made by the Court that regulates who a child lives with, spends […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children