Family

Can A Parent Withhold A Child’s Passport?

Posted on November 26, 2024 at 8:00 am.

Written by Rina Mistry

The rules regarding whether a parent can withhold their child's passport from their ex-partner...

Family

What Will Happen to My Children If I Die?

Posted on November 25, 2024 at 4:44 pm.

Written by Emma Riding

Reading time: 8 minutes

As a parent, one of your most important responsibilities is to safeguard your child’s future,...

Family

What Is A Section 91(14) Order?

Posted on November 25, 2024 at 4:04 pm.

Written by Emma Riding

Reading time: 7 minutes

A Section 91(14) order allows the Court to prevent further applications regarding children...

Family

Freezing Assets In Divorce Proceedings

Posted on November 25, 2024 at 10:01 am.

Written by Melanie Bridgen

Reading time: 6 minutes

A crucial aspect in divorce is the need to freeze assets. This article will explore...

Family

Domestic Abuse At Christmas

Posted on November 22, 2024 at 8:00 am.

Written by Julia Kolomiiets

Reading time: 5 minutes

Rates of domestic abuse rise over Christmas, so it's important to speak out.

Family

Radio 4 Inside The Family Courts

Posted on November 21, 2024 at 2:21 pm.

Written by Louise Scott

Reading time: 5 minutes

Radio 4 broadcast a programme entitled “Inside the Family Courts” that dealt with journalists who...

Family

Divorcing A Narcissist

Posted on November 21, 2024 at 1:37 pm.

Written by Melanie Bridgen

Reading time: 5 minutes

Separating is never easy, but when you're divorcing a narcissist, the emotional and psychological toll...

Family

What’s The Difference Between Matrimonial & Non-Matrimonial Assets?

Posted on November 21, 2024 at 11:28 am.

Written by Emma Davies

Reading time: 7 minutes

How do courts decide what is, or isn't, a matrimonial asset?

Family

International Relocation & The Welfare Of The Children – Case Law Update

Posted on November 19, 2024 at 4:14 pm.

Written by Rina Mistry

Reading time: 10 minutes

International relocation after a divorce can be difficult. Senior Associate Rina Mistry explains a recent...

Family

Tracing Assets In Divorce Proceedings

Posted on November 13, 2024 at 4:10 pm.

Written by Melanie Bridgen

Reading time: 7 minutes

The strategies for asset tracing can make a substantial difference in achieving a fair resolution...

Family

Cafcass Publishes New Domestic Abuse Practice Policy

Posted on November 5, 2024 at 3:32 pm.

Written by Rina Mistry

Reading time: 8 minutes

Specific provisions outlined within the new domestic abuse practice policy...

Family

Understanding Costs Orders In Private Law Children Proceedings

Posted on October 25, 2024 at 2:03 pm.

Written by Rina Mistry

Reading time: 4 minutes

An overview of whether parties can recover legal costs in private children proceedings...