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