School holiday Child Contact: What to do when half term doesn’t go to plan 23rd May 2025 For many separated parents, school holidays are a chance to enjoy some special time with the children. If things haven’t […] Categories: Family Disputes Involving Children
The Government’s New ‘Victims and Courts’ Bill – What does it mean for Family Proceedings? 17th May 2025 The Government have introduced a new bill to Parliament, the Victims and Courts Bill, which proposes to make changes to […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Grandparents, Uncategorized
What are Public Law Care Proceedings? 2nd May 2025 The local authorities can start a legal process called care proceedings when worries are voiced that a child could be […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children
Cornish family law specialist included on Pro Bono Recognition List 9th April 2025 Cornish Family Law specialist Natalie Symons from our Truro office has been named on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Family Law Company News
Should Judges write letters to children? New guidance for Family Law Judges 31st March 2025 On 28 February 2025, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, published a document designed to aid Judges […] Categories: Children, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children
Do you need to get consent for babysitters and sleepovers when you are separated? 24th February 2025 The short answer is no, you don’t – but as with many things in co-parenting, a little thoughtfulness can go […] Categories: Children, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children
What age can a child refuse to see a parent in the UK? 11th February 2025 The straightforward legal answer to this question is that a child can decide to refuse contact with a parent from […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Your Children
New guidance on ‘parental alienation’ in family court and child contact 16th December 2024 The Family Justice Council has published new guidance addressing situations where a child resists or refuses contact with a parent. […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
‘You only get one mum’ – navigating complex child contact situations 1st November 2024 Specialist family lawyer and director Jane Chanot discusses a recent case that navigates complex child contact relationships. In an unusual […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children
Parenting Schedules 18th October 2024 “We’ve negotiated a parenting schedule but my ex keeps changing it”. Senior Associate Solicitor, Amelia Davey, shares some advice on […] Categories: Children, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children, Your Children