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| Kerry Blount

Do I need my ex-partner’s permission to take my child on holiday?

Before booking any holiday, you need to ask yourself – do I need my ex-partner’s permission to take my child(ren…

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| Emma Hennessy

Parental Responsibility

Parental responsibility is defined in Section 3 (1) of the Children Act 1989 as being “all the rights, duties,…

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| Amelia Harrison

Family Court has seen a 10% increase in fees as of 1st May 2024

As of May 1st 2024 Family Court fees have increased by 10%. The Ministry of Justice stated that ‘implementing…

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| Adele Woods

Upcoming change to Family Procedure Rules from April 2024

The Family Procedure Rules were created in 2010 and set out how any court proceedings in family cases should be…

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| Shameela Chopdat

Christmas Contact Arrangements For Separated Parents

Whilst Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most special times of the year, it can also be a very stressful…

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| Shameela Chopdat

MINIMUM AGE OF MARRIAGE/ CIVIL PARTNERSHIP RISES TO 18

WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?

On the 27th February 2023, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act…