Nuptial Agreements: Planning for a Secure Future Nuptial agreements—both prenuptial (before marriage) and postnuptial (after marriage)—are no longer just for the wealthy or celebrities. As more couples recognize the importance of financial clarity and protection, these agreements…
Child Arrangements for the Holidays: Ensuring a Peaceful Season After Separation Holidays can be a magical time for families, but for separated parents, they often bring additional stress and conflict. Deciding how children will spend their time…
What Parents Can and Cannot Do Without the Other’s Consent in Child Arrangements When parents separate, one of the most critical issues they face is how to manage the care and upbringing of their children. The concept…
Understanding the Rights of Unmarried Couples: What You Need to Know In today’s world, more couples are choosing to live together without getting married. Whether it’s for personal reasons, financial considerations, or simply a preference for flexibility,…
Divorce is never easy, but it can become even more complicated when one parent decides they need a change of scenery—literally. Post-divorce relocation is a hot-button issue in family law, sparking debates that touch on the rights…
Proposed Changes to Child Custody Rules: A New Era for Family Law in the UK The landscape of family law in the UK is poised for a significant transformation with the government’s recent proposal to overhaul child…
Considering Separation? Initiating the Divorce Discussion Every relationship is unique, and discussing separation is a deeply personal matter. However, it may be helpful to highlight some key considerations when preparing to discuss separation with your partner. Safety…
Understanding Financial Relief in Family Law: A Simple Guide When families face tough times like divorce or separation, one of the most critical issues to address is financial relief. If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t…
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one or more persons the legalauthority to make decisions on your behalf and that the reason you wish to make…
What is parental responsibility? Parental responsibility is defined in law by the Children Act 1989 as: ‘…all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the…
