New guidance on ‘parental alienation’ in family court and child contact 16th December 2024 The Family Justice Council has published new guidance addressing situations where a child resists or refuses contact with a parent. […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Coerced marriage and the law 9th December 2024 Across the globe there has been concern regarding a proposal in Iraq to reduce the legal marriage age for females […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Domestic Abuse, News
‘You only get one mum’ – navigating complex child contact situations 1st November 2024 Specialist family lawyer and director Jane Chanot discusses a recent case that navigates complex child contact relationships. In an unusual […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children
Parenting Schedules 18th October 2024 “We’ve negotiated a parenting schedule but my ex keeps changing it”. Senior Associate Solicitor, Amelia Davey, shares some advice on […] Categories: Children, Divorce & Separation, Family Disputes Involving Children, Your Children
Does the current law on physical punishment protect children enough? 8th October 2024 This article was originally published in Local Government Lawyer. Trainee Solicitor, Tamar Braddon, looks at calls to change the law […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Domestic Abuse, Family Disputes Involving Children
Children Proceedings – Emergency Applications to Court 12th August 2024 Our experienced family lawyers often assist clients in making an emergency application to the Court to safeguard children for various […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Your Children
From Canada to Plymouth for family specialist 20th June 2024 The Family Law Company’s Plymouth office has announced the appointment of Lisa Reeve, a qualified lawyer in Canadian law. Lisa […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Family Law Company News, News
Child Arrangements: Can one parent make the decision? 18th June 2024 Arranging Child Arrangements after separating is not the easiest thing to do, and that is understood by everybody at The […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children, Just Dads, Just Mums
Trio of new starters for The Family Law Company 1st May 2024 The Family Law Company has welcomed three additional team members to its Exeter offices. Solicitor Thomas Glover will be lending […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children, Divorce & Finance, News
Parent Cognitive Assessments in Care Proceedings 18th March 2024 In a recent judgment by Mrs. Justice Lieven last month (February 23, 2024), significant insights were shared regarding the necessity […] Categories: Adoption, Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention