There is still a lot of uncertainty around the current Covid-19 outbreak, but the risk of catching the virus has not gone away completely, so how do you navigate co-parenting if one parent has Covid-19 (Coronavirus)? Firstly, let's looks at…
As a consequence of the current epidemic and the paring back of essential services, a number of hearings in the Court’s diary have been adjourned – essentially, deferred to a later date when resources allow them to be considered. If…
There is a lot of confusion surrounding child arrangements and lockdown and what should and shouldn't be done. Let's take a look at the most commonly asked questions. Firstly, separated parents of children in dispute over the child arrangements broadly…
The world may have changed a little since you set up payments in relation to child maintenance, especially if you have been furloughed. In this post I look at common questions that have been asked in relation to furlough and…
Separated parents who share the care of their children may be understandably concerned about their child’s safety, health and well-being during the current outbreak and may be wondering how Coronavirus will affect split families. Many children of separated parents are…
The current situation caused by Coronavirus is ever-evolving and a constant source of conjecture, and for some, fear. As we know, the Prime Minister recently imposed measures for us all to remain in our homes except for specified, essential workers…
Those managing a divorce during lockdown or considering divorce will have some questions about how proceedings will be affected as the pandemic extends across the UK. Below I have outlined some of the issues couples will be faced with over…
In this blog post I answer some of the most commonly asked questions about a Prohibitive Steps Order.
To contact the Child Maintenance Service please visit https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance-service or call 0800 121 8325. The following article, published by Hawkins Family Law, explains more about child maintenance and hopefully answers the most commonly asked questions about it.
A Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute are each a single, unassuming sheet of paper. However, each has its own significant legal consequences, and they are both essential, chronological steps in becoming divorced. Both require an application to be made to the Court and are formally…