Halloween is just around the corner and even though trick or treating is still a little up in the air for some, chances are you’re still planning to do something special with the children. The pandemic has caused children to miss out on a lot of things and the fun and creativity of Halloween is one thing that parents want to try and capture this year. If you’re separated or divorced and are co-parenting children, then it’s likely that you would still love to be a part of your child’s … [Read more...]
Surrogacy – where are we now?
There has been a significant rise in the use of surrogates in recent years. It has been increasingly reported in the media and has become popular amongst celebrities. The use of surrogates has not been impacted by Covid-19. Figures have continued to rise. The legal position remains that the mother who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. If she is married, her husband will also be the legal father. They will both have to consent to a Parental Order being made which … [Read more...]
What is Parental Alienation and how is it resolved?
What is Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation is where a child is coerced, manipulated or otherwise pressurised to align themselves to one parent by the other. The child is subsequently turned against a parent and this can cause them to reject that parent. There are a number of behaviours which can be displayed by a parent which can lead to parental alienation, examples include: Saying nasty things about the other parent in front of the childMaking the child scared of one parentNot … [Read more...]
How to prepare for the perfect summer holiday with your children
The school summer holidays are not far off, so if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to sort out your holiday parenting arrangements. If you don’t, you could be headed for a 6-week nightmare rather than the beach! Planning is the best way to prevent your idyllic holiday being spoiled before you have even packed the buckets and spades. For parents who are recently separated, that long summer school holiday brings new and often stressful new challenges. If you are a veteran of … [Read more...]
Finally, an end to the blame game when it comes to getting a divorce!
The Government has now announced that The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6th April 2022. What this means is that we will finally be able to offer clients whose marriage has sadly come to an end, a divorce without blame. A no-fault divorce. How will the new legislation change the current law on divorce? At present, you may apply for a divorce in England and Wales if you have been married for at least 12 months, your permanent home is England … [Read more...]
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