Postnups on the Rise
Most people have heard of a prenuptial agreement (prenup), but less have heard of her little brother the postnuptial agreement (postnup).
A postnup is signed after...
Do I need a Prenup and do they work?
In the days leading up to a wedding there are fewer statements less romantic that asking your betrothed to take some independent legal advice about a prenup.
No one...
Parental Alienation and the Children Caught in the Middle
Sabrina Bailey discusses the ramifications of parental alienation and its effects on the children that end up caught in the middle:
On 13th November 2017, I was exc...
5 Tips to Cope with Family Law Proceedings
There is no getting away from the fact that family proceedings of any type are extremely stressful.
In particular, the lead up to a final hearing understandably trig...
Single Parents can now Obtain Parental Orders in UK
Great news for single parents who have, or would like to have, a child born through surrogacy.
A new reform has come into force that allows single parents in the UK ...
What You Need to Know Before Travelling Alone with Your Children
If you are leaving the country alone with a child, you may need to take extra documents with you to establish your relationship and that you are travelling with the proper con...
Co-Parenting Tips for Your Children’s 1st Holiday Without You
When parents separate, the most common pattern of contact involves sharing care of children with the non-resident parent for alternate weekends and for half of the holidays.
Disputes about who should Pay Private School Fees
When parents separate, it is not uncommon for their children’s education to become an area of disagreement.
Perhaps one of you was more willing to compromise when ...
5 Things to Consider when you are Thinking about Divorce
When the problems in your marriage have come to a head and the relationship has broken down, it may be time to take steps towards a fresh start.
The breakdown of a ...
Co-parenting Disputes About School Applications
Most parents want to give their children wings to fly and believe that education is an important part of this.
As children settle into the new school year, many fam...
Common Myths about Adoption
When we first published this blog in 2019, statistics released for National Adoption Week showed there were more than twice as many children waiting to be adopted in England &...
What can you do if you are experiencing Domestic Abuse?
Many people believe that domestic abuse, also known as domestic violence, is limited to physical acts such as pushing, slapping or hitting another person. This is not the case...
Dads Putting Their Children First
As it is both International Men’s Day and World Children’s Day this week, we take a moment to highlight the importance of the father child relationship and consider the im...
The 12 days of a Healthy Christmas Divorce
For some couples, Christmas is a last test of their relationship before making the final decision to separate.
Others, who have already made that decision, stay...
LGBT Parenting: What does Surrogacy mean for Gay Couples in UK?
Two years ago today British Olympian Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black shone a spotlight on surrogacy by announcing they were going to become Dads. Although t...
LGBT Parenting: Is Artificial Insemination More Complicated for Lesbian Couples?
Deciding to have a baby with your partner can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but is it more complicated for same-sex female couples to be recognised as the le...
COVID Child Contact Plans
**On 24 March 2020 the Family Court issued specific advice, you can refer to our latest blog for the most current information.
Further Advice on Child Arrangements during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
Whilst the country faces a COVID-19 pandemic, many separated parents have been understandably concerned about their ability to meet the requirements of Child Arrangements Orde...
Why You Should Update Your Will As Soon As You Decide To Separate
If you have already made the difficult decision to end your relationship, it is unlikely that you would want your former partner to benefit from your personal estate.
...
Business Owners Should protect their operations in case they are incapacitated by Coronavirus
As Coronavirus spreads throughout the country, it can no longer be viewed as something that will only affect the vulnerable. If only one person is authorised to make financ...
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