Parental responsibility confirms the legal rights and responsibilities a parent obtains over children. The Children Act 1989 states these are all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and their property. The Act confirms that all the holders of parental responsibility […]

Child Support is also known as child maintenance. Child maintenance is designed to make parents responsible for maintaining their children. Non-resident parents (who do not live with the child) make periodical payments to resident parents who live with the child and responsible for the daily care of a child. Child support payments are often required […]

We often hear about cases in which drug and alcohol abuse are known to affect the welfare and wellbeing of children. In such cases parents abusing such substances are usually denied custody or contact with their children. We consider a recent case of W (A child: care proceedings) (2017) in which it was found that […]

Following a divorce or separation matters relating to children can often be difficult. Especially if one parent is unable to have custody or contact with their child. what can be more disturbing to a parent is losing their child and the rights for their child to a step-parent through adoption. Our family lawyers consider a […]

For every parent it is important to spend special occasions with their family and children. Similarly, Father’s Day is a special time for children and families to show their love and appreciation for their fathers, especially for children who see their fathers as their heroes and role models. However, Father’s Day can cause mixed feelings […]

International family law covers many areas including child abduction. Child Abduction  is where where a person who is connected to a child takes them away from their country of habitual residence without the permission of either those with parental responsibility or the courts. Most commonly child abduction this takes place following a separation or divorce […]

A separation or divorce alone can be quite challenging, and traumatising let alone the pain of separating from children. Seasonal and festive holidays can be difficult for parents who are separated from their children. Christmas and festive holidays are often a time for family, food and fun. However, following separation and divorce parents often feel […]

Where a decision of separation or divorce has already been made between the parents breaking this news to the children is often a very difficult and daunting task. Parents often fear the reaction of children when they find out about the separation of their parents which can be a life changing event for them. Our […]

If you are currently involved in a set of child act proceedings, then you may find Cafcass being appointed by the Court. You may be wondering what does Cafcass stand for and what is their role. What does Cafcass stand for? Many people want to know what does Cafcass stand for and who they are […]

Form E is a document which contains information about your financial status and is required should you or your spouse apply to court for a financial settlement following a divorce. This is also known as a Form E financial Statement and E form. Whilst completing a the form both partners are required to provide a […]