Blog: Family

Common law marriage There is a common myth that unmarried couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples because they are in a ‘common law marriage’….

Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements. The first…

Solicitors tend to see an increase in the number of new enquires about divorce in January, a trend resulting in January being dubbed ‘divorce month’ by the media. Below…

What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a type of injunction issued by the Family Court in the UK. It prevents a person (typically a former partner or…

Christmas is always seen as a joyous time of year to celebrate with family and those we love. However, whilst this is true for many families, Christmas can also put…

What Is Parental Responsibility (PR)? Parental responsibility is the right of a person to make decisions regarding a child, the Children Act defines PR as ‘all the rights, duties, powers,…

Christmas is a time for happiness, joy and celebration for lots of people. However, it can be a time of fear and sadness for many people as a result…

White Ribbon UK is part of the global White Ribbon movement to end men’s violence against women and girls. The Charity strives to address the root causes of men’s violence…

Using an expert in family law In Family proceedings concerning children, parties are required to ask the Court for permission to instruct any expert to give evidence in their case….

A Rise in the use of the Resolutions Model in Care Proceedings Within our practice in care proceedings, we are beginning to see an increase in the…