Contact arrangements over the Christmas period
Christmas is a fantastic time for children. Parents need to pay attention that the fun and awe of Christmas is not ruined for their children and that arguments do not inadvertently cause damage to the kids. The festive season can be a very stressful time for parties who are separated or going through a divorce.…
Vaccination – when parents disagree
It cannot be denied that the COVID 19 pandemic has affected everyone. Some more than others. Lives and livelihoods have been impacted, mental and physical health, for some people, have nosedived, and life is no longer what it used to be. Luckily, there is light at the end of the tunnel: vaccine. The UK has…
Get permission to take a child abroad
A few years back I took my son on a day trip to France. I have a different surname to him and his father and I separated some years back. When we arrived at the French port for the journey home we were stopped by Border Force. They asked my son if I was his…
Grandparents’ Right of Access
Many grandparents are unsure of what right of access they have to their grandchildren. Unfortunately, grandparents do not have automatic right of access to their grandchildren the same way a parent has access to their children. However, the court recognises the importance of the role of the grandparents in their grandchildren’s development and wellbeing. Therefore,…
Child Arrangements in the era of COVID 19
In the current COVID 19 crisis, where the government has asked for all but essential workers to stay at home, some parents are worried about what to do about contact between children and non-resident parents. You may have obtained a Child Arrangements Order through the court, which had been working smoothly before the lock down,…
Child Arrangements Over The Christmas Period
Christmas is a fantastic time for children. Parents need to pay attention that the fun and awe of Christmas is not ruined for their children and that arguments do not inadvertently cause damage to the kids. The festive season can be a very stressful time for parties who are separated or going through a divorce.…
Freedom in Wills and the problem of estranged children
When clients come to solicitors, they do so that when they die, their wishes are carried out. In unusual situations, where there has been duress or the person making the will has some form of mental illness, a will can be overturned. For most people, there are some limitations on giving away things in your…
Parenting plan for separating couples
Separation is difficult, children add another dimension. It is rare to have enough time to deal with your own feelings when you have children to care for and consider. This responsibility can be helpful by giving you the courage to make decisions, or a hindrance to understanding what has happened to your family. In either…