My child was removed under an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) – what should I do? 22nd May 2019 If the Local Authority has applied for an EPO and this has been granted by the Court without your […] Categories: Children
What is the difference between a non-molestation order (injunction) and a restraining order? 1st May 2019 This is a question I often get asked. Non-molestation orders, also known as injunctions, are made by the family courts […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse
What rights do extended family members have? 11th March 2019 Imran Khodabocus, a solicitor at The Family Law Company, looks at the issue of extended family members missing out on […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
What is the difference between a Care Order and a Supervision Order? 19th February 2019 The primary difference is that a Care Order gives the Local Authority parental responsibility over the subject child or children, […] Categories: Children
Emmerdale adoption storyline – what can Dawn do? 6th February 2019 For any avid Emmerdale fans, you may recognise the words: “Like I said Dawn, it’s not as simple as that. […] Categories: Adoption, Children
Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation? 5th February 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? 22nd January 2019 Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child?With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
A look back over 2018 18th December 2018 2018 has certainly been an important year for family law. There have been some important decisions for those wishing to […] Categories: Children, Grandparents, Unmarried Finance
What you need to know about child maintenance 12th December 2018 Hannah Porter, a solicitor at The Family Law Company, provides answers to frequently asked questions about child maintenance. Q. What […] Categories: Children
Managing holiday contact 11th June 2018 Associate Chartered Legal Executive Carrie Laws from The Family Law Company looks at ways of agreeing summer holiday arrangements for […] Categories: Children