In the realm of family law, issues surrounding child custody and parental relocation can be emotionally charged and legally complex. One such scenario arises when a parent moves address with a child without disclosing the new location to the other parent. When presented with this situation, Amelia Fernley, Family Law Solicitor, outlines the various steps that can be taken to protect your rights and ensure the well-being of your child. Understanding Your Rights In England, both parents … [Read more...]
Navigating Short Marriages: How Courts Deal with Financial Remedies
Navigating the complexities of divorce, especially in the context of short marriages, requires a nuanced understanding of legal proceedings and financial considerations. In this blog post, we will explore the unique challenges faced in short marriages, focusing on how courts approach financial remedies in these situations. Understanding the legal principles governing short marriages can provide valuable insights for individuals going through this challenging process. Short marriages, … [Read more...]
Family Mediation – The proposed overhaul
On the 23 March 2023, the government made an announcement in relation to their plans to make mediation mandatory for suitable separated families in England and Wales. Family Mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parties work out arrangements for children and finances where there is a dispute. The aim of these plans is to protect children from the damaging impact of courtroom battles between parents. The proposals will see mediation become … [Read more...]
Child Maintenance Top Up Orders
A Source of Additional Maintenance for wealthy clients and a resource for unmarried parents It is perhaps not commonly known that child maintenance assessments made by the Child Maintenance Service may benefit from a top up order made by the courts in cases where the Non Resident Parent has income of more than £3000 gross per week. (income figure at the time of writing). This may be a very useful source of additional income particularly for unmarried separated parents who do not have … [Read more...]
Transparency in the Family Courts. What is the impact of the pilot scheme on clients?
The family courts have long practiced in private in order to protect the personal and financial information of separating families. This has served the families well when they do not want to “wash their dirty laundry” in public but the President of the Family Division Andrew McFarlane has initiated a long-awaited pilot to address transparency in family proceedings. This pilot means that in three locations in England and Wales reporters may attend private family proceedings and publish details … [Read more...]