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Can I take my child abroad on holiday without my ex-partner’s permission?
Can I take my child abroad on holiday without my ex-partner’s permission? As Christmas holidays are now approaching, many parents will be arranging to take…
Rix & Kay Partner named one of the most influential private wealth lawyers in Kent
Bruce Clarke, Partner and Head of Private Client at Rix & Kay has been named one of the most influential private wealth law lawyers in…
Delays in Family Courts: Impact on Children and Families
Delays in Family Courts: Impact on Children and Families Family breakdowns are never easy, especially when delays in family courts slow the process of getting…
What you need to know about Parental Responsibility
What you need to know about Parental Responsibility When parents separate, there can be a lot of discussion about ‘parental rights’ and what that entails. …
Rix & Kay Announces Relocation of West Kent Office to Enhance Hybrid Working Environment
Hadlow, Kent – Rix & Kay, a leading legal firm, has announced the relocation of its West Kent office to new premises in Hadlow. The…
Transparency in Family Court – changes to Family Procedure Rules
The Family Procedure Rules have recently been changed to allow accredited journalists to attend hearings in the Family Court as part of a pilot scheme…
Reported case of note – Judge takes unusual step of writing to children
Family Department – Reported case of note (2022) Children – Internal Relocation (Re Boy A and another; D v D). Craig Yeung-Williams of Rix &…
The Difference between Undertakings and Orders in Family Law
During family law proceedings, where you cannot reach an agreement with the other party on the breakdown of your relationship, you may need to attend…
No Fault Divorce
No Fault Divorce Commences April 2022 As the law in England and Wales previously stood, if two spouses wished to divorce prior to being separated…