Explore the unique challenges and legal considerations of handling custody in same-sex separations. Learn about parental rights, co-parenting strategies, and the supportive legal frameworks designed to protect those in LGBTQ+ families.
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Explore the changes to the Family Procedure Rules in England and Wales. Understand how these changes prioritise non-court dispute resolution methods, redefine domestic abuse, and impact the role of mediators and solicitors in divorce proceedings.
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When it comes to matters of the custody and support of children, what rights do step-parents have and how can they be established?
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Following divorce, some people want to relocate either in the UK or abroad with their children. Here is what they need to know.
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The Child Maintenance Service is being granted new powers by the government. How can these help victims of domestic abuse?
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When a child no longer wishes to live with their birth parents, there are two possible options for a prospective carer to obtain lawful authority to make decisions for the child. Special Guardianship Order or Adoption Order.
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Why couples who are proposing to cohabit instead of marry should consider entering into a cohabitation agreement. What matters can be included?
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What legal rights do grandparents have in respect of their grandchildren? What steps, if any, can a grandparent who has been denied contact with grandchildren take?
How to provide for your family in the event of your death? What steps should you take to protect them when you are no longer around?
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What does the “best interests of the child” principle actually mean? How is it implemented in cases of child arrangement following divorce?
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Family business disputes can cause enormous financial and emotional damage. How can the risk of them be reduced and how are they best handled when they occur?
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What is a Prohibited Steps Order in relation to children? Who can apply for such an order and in what circumstances?
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Read more about dealing with cases of parental alienation, where one parent has turned the children against the other parent and what can be done about it.
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What is a child arrangement order and what should divorced or separated parents with such an order in place do when it comes to spending time with children on holidays
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What is a living or family trust? Find out what a living trust is, how it works, its pros and cons and whether it is a good way for you to protect your family's wealth.
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We look at the steps required when making child maintenance payments outside of the UK and the benefits of a Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Order (REMO).
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We look at the typical behaviours associated with parental alienation, as well as the signs children exhibit and ways you can prevent or reduce the effects of this manipulation on your children.
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We look at Child Arrangement Orders in everyday terms. We define what it is, who can apply, and when you should seek legal advice.
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