While divorce primarily involves two people, its impact extends well beyond the couple when children are involved. Divorce brings changes that affect a child’s daily life, emotional stability, and overall development. Navigating these complexities can be challenging, which is why consulting a family law solicitor...
When a child's safety is at immediate risk, swift legal action becomes paramount. An emergency residence order provides a crucial mechanism for securing a child's immediate living arrangements in critical situations. Understanding the process and criteria for such orders is essential for parents facing dire...
The legal landscape governing child custody arrangements has undergone significant changes in recent years. The concept of "residence orders" has been superseded by "child arrangement orders," reflecting a more comprehensive approach to managing the living situations of children with separated parents. These orders address both...
In the UK, separated parents who share custody often find themselves confused when it comes to claiming child benefit. The welfare system's support is vital, but its complexities can leave you feeling lost. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on who can claim child...
For separated or divorced parents, ensuring the financial well-being of their children is a paramount concern. In the UK, the legal obligation to provide child maintenance often arises, but uncertainties may linger around when this duty concludes. This comprehensive guide aims to clarify the intricate...
A Prohibited Steps Order is issued under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 which is requested by one parent to ensure that the other parent does not continue to carry out a single particular action that involves a child or children from that relationship,...
As a civilized race, the safety and wellbeing of our children are paramount. While a perfect world would see all children have two parents, sadly, for numerous reasons, that is not always the case. Worse still, for some children, they have no option but to...
In the UK, many grandparents have an essential role in supporting their grandchildren's upbringing. They collect them from school, take them for days out, have them for sleepovers, and some even live in their home. Sadly, at times of relationship or family breakdown, many grandparents...
The end of any relationship can be a strenuous and challenging time. Rife with emotion and stress, especially when the split has been particularly acrimonious. These feelings are compounded when children are involved. We have sadly seen many cases where offspring get caught in the...
Any separation or divorce can be a painful and tumultuous time, especially when children are involved. You’re not alone if you are finding hurt and bad feelings getting in the way of their best interests. If you are trying to negotiate the future wellbeing of...
