Should we go to Court or Arbitration to settle our Divorce?
What is Family Arbitration? Arbitration is effectively a private court hearing where you select your own Judge, known as an Arbitrator. You can choose which…
Recognition for our Family Law Specialists in Legal 500 2023
The latest publication includes the following commentary about Allard Bailey Family Law: ‘The ‘attentive and responsive team’ at Allard Bailey Family Law ‘undertakes a high volume of…
Can I Change My Child Maintenance Payments?
Court-Ordered Child Maintenance If child maintenance forms part of a Court Order, the rules for seeking amendments vary depending on when the Order was sealed…
Could Mediation Help you Resolve your Family Law Dispute?
What does the Mediator do? The mediator’s primary role is to ensure all participants are able to voice their feelings and opinions, whilst avoiding arguments…
Using a Child Contact Centre
Child Contact Centres can help by providing an impartial environment for children to enjoy contact with their non-resident parent away from the conflict of their…
Could a Co-Parenting App help you Stay Child-Focused?
Many apps offer specific features to help parents manage their children’s busy lives. Most have calendar functions, often with colour coding and the option of…
Could Child Inclusive Mediation Help You Agree Child Arrangements?
A recent 2021 report from Nuffield on ‘Children’s Experience of Private Law Proceedings’ found that children felt largely unheard in proceedings and that their wishes,…
Practical Ideas to Continue Contact with your Child
As it is not always easy to keep a conversation going, we share some practical ideas to help you continue your parental role and strengthen…
Could a Parenting Plan Help Your Child?
What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is a written record of the agreement made between parents about how they will care and provide…
