Legal

Due to recent changes in child support laws, it is now possible to leave the CSA and come to a private arrangement about financial provision for...

Do you have a will? You should have. It’s your way of making your wishes known and distributing your property and assets after your death and as...

Having never planned to be in this position you are probably unsure of exactly where your rights and responsibilities lie. You want to do your best...

People read in the newspapers about large divorce settlements and people will say the person must have had a good lawyer. It’s probably true, in...

Divorce is what legally ends the marriage between you and your former partner resulting in a decree nisi and a decree absolute. It can be simple, or...

As a father you want to stay in close touch with your children, even after you and your partner have separated. Obviously, the best and simplest way...

No one’s going to try and say that separating is easy. Even at its smoothest it’s a dizzying, horrible experience. In court it can lead to a lot of...

Grandparents are a huge asset to any family. Not only do they have a lot of love to give to their grandchildren, but these days they’re often...

If you have a child with your partner but aren’t married, you do have rights and responsibilities. Since the new law in 2003, if you were present...

There are numerous questions surrounding shared custody. What is it? How does it work? And how is it different to contact (as visitation is called...

For an agency that’s not well known, CAFCASS – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – wields an awful lot of power. Whenever...

It’s one of the most distressing things that can happen to you – your former partner says she’s not going to let you have any contact with your...

When you’ve split up with your ex it’s important to know just exactly what your rights and responsibilities are regarding your children. The most...

The initial, important fact to remember is that, in the majority of cases, the father will not be granted custody of the child by the courts....