Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation?
5th February 2019Within Children Act proceedings the children’s welfare is the paramount consideration and the Court has to take into account a […]
Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child?
22nd January 2019Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child?With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for […]
Parental Responsibility
28th November 2018On many occasions we hear our clients say that they did not know about parental rights and whether they have […]
What to expect at a FHDRA (First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment)
22nd May 2018FHDRA stands for ‘First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment’ – and is quite a mouthful just to say. For many […]
Advice to help you see your children at Christmas
2nd December 2016“I want to see my children at Christmas” Christmas is coming. For many parents this is a happy occasion spent […]
Separating when you have older children
10th August 2016Everyone knows that separating when you have children is tough. Who tells them, how do you tell them? Is there […]
How to cope with Father’s Day as a separated parent
14th June 2016For many separated people, Father’s Day can be quite a lonely time. Some may be thinking about their children who […]
Family law expert takes knowledge to Lincoln’s Field
5th April 2016The Family Law Company’s grandparents’ specialist Stephen Sowden is to give a talk at a seminar in London on April […]
When you think children aren’t listening
21st March 2016Every parent becomes frustrated when they think their children aren’t listening. Many spend every morning telling children umpteen times to: […]
Christmas – a time for fun, excitement and, oh, family conflict?
5th November 2015Alexandra considers the best way to tackle Christmas for separated parents. Perhaps I should apologise for raising the issue of […]