If you are involved in Court proceedings relating to your children, you will come across Cafcass and may not be clear as to what it…
The family unit can take different forms and the laws are complex, so knowing what your legal rights and responsibilities are for a child can…
After years of campaigning and a case taken to the Supreme Court, mixed-sex couples in England and Wales are now able to enter into a…
When parents separate, there can be a lot of discussion about ‘parental rights’ and what that means. Parental Responsibility (PR) is defined by law as…
The Office for National Statistics released a new report this month which shows a significant increase in the number of couples choosing to live together…
When two parents separate, it’s not uncommon for grandparents to wonder if they have any ‘rights’ to see their grandchildren. Often, grandparents will have a…
Divorce Day is said to be the first Monday of the year and is so called as it can mark a peak for people deciding…
What can the Court decide? Matters involving children in situations where parents have separated or divorced will be a time of high emotion. The absence…
If a divorce is undefended then the process through the Court is relatively straight forward. This factsheet provides a guide that outlines the key steps…
