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What is Post-separation Abuse?
Post-separation abuse refers to abusive behaviours perpetrated by an abuser that occur once the relationship has ended. Are you being subjected to post-separation abuse?
Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings
Our Principal Solicitor, Jacquie Birkett offers valuable insight into Resolution’s report on how Domestic Abuse is addressed in Financial Proceedings.
What is a Child Arrangements Order?
Parents should try to act as amicably as possible following separation in order to facilitate child arrangements by agreement and to avoid use of the legal system where possible.
What are my rights as a non-resident parent?
If you are no longer living in the same household as your child due to separation and you have become the non-resident parent then you may wonder what rights you have.
What is Child Maintenance?
When you are going through a relationship breakdown, making financial arrangements with the other parent for your child and their day-to-day expenses is essential for maintaining your child’s care and their upbringing.
Separating after the holidays
The holidays are perceived to be a time of the year whereby families get along and spend quality time together which can cause those who are wanting to separate from their partner to feel disappointed and confused.
What happens when we can’t agree our child’s school?
If you can’t agree on what school your child will go to or you are having any other family disputes, then we are able to assist and guide you on what the best course of action to take is given the circumstances of the case.
Resolution – More rights for Unmarried Couples?
Resolution calls for more rights for unmarried couples. Will the law change to better protect those with little legal protection?
What is Child Abduction?
Under the Child Abduction Act of 1984, it is a criminal offence for anyone connected with a child to take them out of the jurisdiction for more than 28 days without the consent of those with parental responsibility for that child.
What happens to the house in a divorce?
Trying to reach an agreement in relation to what is considered one of the most valuable assets of a marriage, can seem daunting and discouraging however, our experts discuss below what happens to the house in the event of divorce.
Tips for travelling abroad with children as a separated parent
We know it can be a challenging time of the year for separated parents, especially when your relationship with your co-parent is fractured and made even more unbearable when it comes to discussing plans for the children over the holidays. Here our legal experts share some of their top tips for you to consider as a separated parent over the holidays.
Do I need permission to take our child on holiday?
Separated parents often have questions pertaining to legal implications they may have to consider, in particular whether they need the other parent’s permission to take their child on holiday.