Children in family law: your guide to rights and arrangements
Children in family law are a central focus when resolving disputes involving custody, visitation, and financial support. In the UK, the law prioritizes the best interests of the child, ensuring their safety, welfare, and stability during family breakdowns. Key issues include child arrangements orders, parental responsibility, guardianship, and relocation disputes. This subcluster provides comprehensive guides to help parents, guardians, and caregivers navigate the legal processes, understand their rights, and make informed decisions for the benefit of the children involved. Whether you’re seeking advice on shared parenting or resolving disagreements, these resources offer clear and supportive guidance.
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How does divorce affect a child’s development?
Published on 08/10/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Divorce is technically an event which takes place between two people. However, when kids are involved, the impact of the divorce is far from isolated to the married couple. Instead, the lives of everyone in the family structure can shift drastically.
How to apply for Emergency Residence Order?
Published on 15/09/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
An emergency residence order is an order given to safeguard a child from ongoing risk; physical, mental, or emotional harm in situations of emergency. An application for an emergency residence order can be made by anyone who perceives a child is suffering, or his/her life is in danger.
Applying for a child arrangement order: A comprehensive guide for parents
Published on 14/09/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
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 The concept of "residence orders" has been superseded by "child arrangement orders," reflecting a more comprehensive approach to managing the living situations of children with separated parents.
Who gets child benefit in shared custody?
Published on 05/07/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Child benefit is a tax-free payment provided by the UK government to help with the costs of raising a child. In situations where parents have separated and share custody of their children, determining who is entitled to claim child benefit can be complex. The general rule is that only one parent can claim child benefit for a particular child, even in shared custody arrangements. The child benefit cannot be split between the parents.
Child Maintenance: When does it stop?
Published on 04/07/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
In the UK, both parents bear a legal responsibility to financially support their children, even after separation or divorce. This obligation, known as child maintenance, aims to ensure that the child's essential needs, such as housing, food, clothing, education, and healthcare, are arramet. The requirement to pay child maintenance is mandatory and governed by specific laws and regulations.
Prohibited Steps Order: How can one be used?
Published on 17/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins
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, where that action would prohibit the other parent from fulfilling their parental responsibilities.
Special Guardian: What is it exactly?
Published on 13/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
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 grow up in a home without either parent.
Grandparents’ Rights: Want access to your grandchild?
Published on 22/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
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.
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