Coronation Street, Fiz, Tyrone and Section 20 agreement 13th January 2020 In this article family law paralegal Kimberly May explains what Section 20 is and when it may be put in […] Categories: Children
Christmas Contact 10th December 2019 Associate Solicitor Hannah Porter from The Family Law Company provides tips for separated parents at Christmas With only a few […] Categories: Children
I have just been sent to Prison – can I still meet with my Family Lawyer ? 27th November 2019 The answer is yes. There are a number of ways in which a parent involved in matters concerning their child […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
How long will my Children Act proceedings take to conclude? 6th November 2019 This will always be dependent on the complexity of your case and whether any allegations of domestic abuse or welfare […] Categories: Children
What can I do if my child has been taken to another country by the other parent, or retained in another country beyond my agreement? 23rd October 2019 If your child has been taken to another country without your permission or has been kept in another country for […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children
Adding a parent’s name to a birth certificate posthumously 18th October 2019 I was recently asked about the story of Kirsty Gravett and the task she faced when she wanted to add […] Categories: Children
I want to adopt a step-child, how do I go about it? 9th October 2019 In order to be considered to adopt a step-child , you need to be over the age of 21. You […] Categories: Children
What is a fact finding hearing? 25th September 2019 If you are a parent and the Local Authority has issued care proceedings in respect of your children, in certain […] Categories: Children
Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation? 11th September 2019 Within Children Act proceedings the children’s welfare is the paramount consideration and the Court has to take into account a […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child? 7th August 2019 With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for parents with children who have parted ways […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children