Divorce is a challenging and emotional process for any family. Amidst the turmoil of separation, it is crucial to prioritise the well-being and best interests of the children involved. In many cases, the court may issue Child Arrangement Orders to establish clear guidelines for post-divorce parenting. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Child Arrangement Orders and the role they play in ensuring a smooth transition for children following a divorce. Understanding Child … [Read more...]
Do grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren?
Most will agree that grandparents play an important role in the life of their grandchildren. However, following the breakdown in the relationship of the child’s parents or a dispute arising between the grandparent and child’s parents, grandparents can become excluded from the child’s life and may be unsure as to their rights and how best to approach the subject of spending time with the grandchildren should difficulties arise. Whilst separated parents have a right to make an application to … [Read more...]
Family Court backlogs increased to 110,000
According to the Law Society Gazette, family court cases are continuing to grow. The government have been urged to respond to this by ensuring that there is sufficient judicial capacity to deal with the family court backlogs, which has now reached 110,000 according to the latest HM Court & Tribunal Service figures. This increase is reflected in both private law cases and public law cases. The result of the increase in cases coupled with the court backlogs means that it can take much … [Read more...]
Has Christmas put a strain on your relationship that was already having difficulties?
January is a time when many people are determined to make life changes and set resolutions, including, it appears, getting divorced. Family lawyers tend to have a spike in divorce enquiries following the stresses of Christmas. “Christmas may be a happy period for some but for others it can be a minefield of expectations, stress and dispute and this can all erupt over the Christmas period and put a strain on relationships who are already having difficulties. Thankfully, with the … [Read more...]
Who is entitled to have the children on Christmas Day?
Although it might seem too early to be discussing this matter, with the arrival of cold dark nights, it is becoming more apparent that Christmas is fast approaching and who is entitled to spend time with the children is one of the biggest issues facing separated parents at this time of year. Participating in child court proceedings is difficult enough without the added stress of trying to agree who will get to see the children on which days over the festive period. Especially if relationships … [Read more...]
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