When a couple separate, it is never straightforward and matters can quickly become contentious, even if you are both trying to keep things as amicable as possible. However, it is important that when making child arrangements, they are sorted as…
We are only too aware that, even when everyone is trying to resolve child arrangements amicably, sometimes an application to the Court needs to be made for a Child Arrangements Order. We understand that making a Court application in itself…
This week is Good Divorce Week – an event put together by Resolution to highlight the ways in which is it may be possible to prevent a divorce turning acrimonious. Although perhaps seen by some as a trite cliché in…
Following divorce or separation, it is natural for parents’ first thoughts to be directed towards future arrangements for their children. Many separating families will be uncertain as to what options are available to them and how they can be implemented.…
Although a second lockdown comes into force this week, there are some differences in the restrictions being imposed this time round. One of them being that children can still attend school. However, the current situation and uncertainty – coupled with…
If you have been to see a family lawyer, you have probably heard of a consent order , and encouraged to enter into one upon divorce.
The last few months have proved testing to us all in many different ways. From a relationship point of view, some couples may find they feel stronger in pulling together through uncertain times. Others may feel that lockdown and the…
The Family Courts have been extremely busy during lockdown and adapting to a new system of telephone/online hearings along with illness from the pandemic itself has meant that they have had to prioritise certain hearings over others. Proceeding with a…
You may think that making an application to the Court in order to resolve a family law dispute - whether it be financial or child related – is your only option. However, with Court proceedings taking longer to move through…
Divorce and separation are painful for everyone involved – particularly children, who need support, love and good relationships with both parents. Settling a dispute about the arrangements for your children can be hard to do – it is inevitably a…