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Understanding Section 8 Children Act Orders: Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps & Specific Issues Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 allows the Court to regulate specific aspects of a child’s life when those with parental responsibility cannot reach an agreement. These orders are usually made in private law proceedings, typically between separated or divorcing parents, […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Changing a Child’s Name Changing a child’s name is a significant legal step and requires the consent of everyone with parental responsibility. Whether the change is due to family circumstances, a new marriage, or a desire to create a unified family identity, there is a clear legal process that must be […]
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The new approach to divorce and separation The term “One Couple, One Lawyer” is a process where a separating or divorcing couple jointly instruct one neutral solicitor or barrister who will be an impartial advisor to both parties. This approach is suitable for most aspects of separation, including divorce or civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements […]
What is no-fault divorce? No- Fault divorce means the couple agree amicably to the divorce and make a joint application to court. The recent changes in 2020 removes unnecessary conflict to ease the stress on couples and children New minimum wait of 20 weeks between application and conditional order of divorce Part of wider action […]
Dividing assets in a divorce: A comprehensive guide One of the most common concerns that people have when getting divorced is what happens to any assets, they hold whether shared or not. Separation and divorce can be very distressing, particularly when it comes to considering how you should separate your finances. The current law as […]
What is parental responsibility? All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent – known as ‘parental responsibility’. If you have parental responsibility, your most important roles are to: provide a home for the child protect and maintain the child You’re also responsible for: disciplining the child choosing and providing for […]
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