What is a Common Law Partnership?

The number of couples in common law partnerships is rising significantly across the UK. But what actually is a common law paternship?

What is secure accommodation?

In this article, you’ll learn what secure accommodation means as well as how long it may last.

How much does it cost to go to court for an order for your child to live with you in the UK?

When you’re considering going to court to resolve child arrangements (where the child should live) in the UK, one of your principal concerns may be how much the process is going to cost.

What is Cohabitation?

Moving in with a partner is an exciting time, but it’s also important to think about where you stand from a legal perspective.

What is a no-fault divorce?

Divorce can be a stressful, expensive and time-consuming process, regardless of your reasons for separating.

National Legal Service: Final hearing care proceedings explained

Having to go through care proceedings as a parent can be a stressful and uncertain time, especially if you don’t have access to the right information and legal advice.

How to Apply for a Prohibited Steps Order

Anyone who holds parental responsibility and is concerned about the actions of the child’s other parent or guardian may consider taking out a Prohibited Steps Order.

Re SCC: What Does This Mean For Practitioners?

Increasingly as lawyers we are required to have a good grasp and understanding of the inner workings of Local Authority processes, procedures, and structures.

Collaborative Law is a legal process whereby a separating couple can each appoint their own collaboratively trained lawyers to work with them by dealing with matters on a face-to-face basis by way of 4-way meetings.

National Legal Service: Reasons Why Social Services Would Take a Child

Taking a child away from their home is a very serious step and is often the last resort after other interventions have been put in place, or in extreme circumstances it can occur when a child is believed to be at immediate risk of harm.