Family Therapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Leia Monsoon shares her experience of how separating parents can help to limit the impact of conflict on their children. Divorce is something that happens between adults, but the effects are often felt by children. Divorcing is one of the most stressful situations adults can go through. It can be
When I ask any separating parent what their priorities are, I almost always get the same answer – my children. All parents want the best for their children but often have different ideas as to what ‘is best’. These differences often create conflict in the family, with the child stuck in the middle. This is
Nicola Logan and Gemma Vines take a look at a complex area of international children law, which is what you can do if your ex-partner has taken (or you fear they are planning to take) your child abroad without your consent. It is not unusual, particularly in families with international connections, for either parent to
Has my child been taken abroad unlawfully? Taking, sending or retaining a child under the age of 16 abroad without permission is child abduction. Permission is required by all of those with Parental Responsibility for the child, or permission of the Court (to check whether you have Parental Responsibility for your child, see our blog containing
Family Law Partners strengthens its Brighton team with the arrival of specialist family law solicitor Gemma Vines who joins the team on 16th July. A Resolution Accredited Specialist in the areas of Private Law Children and Child Abduction, Gemma joins from City firm Wedlake Bell LLP where she set up a Child Abduction practice. Gemma’s
Following last week’s post from Karen Jeary sharing what the family courts expect from parents in children proceedings, this post has been designed to help parents prepare for giving evidence in court. If you are a parent involved in court proceedings about your child, you are likely experiencing one of the most stressful times in
As a result of the strict criterion that applies to eligibility for legal aid within most private family law proceedings, a greater number of parents are now unable to access assistance with legal costs. As a consequence there has been an upward trend in the number of parents who are representing themselves in resolving matters
How Mediation can be used to help draw up a Parenting Plan On day four of Family Mediation Week 2018, we look at how mediation can be useful in drawing up and agreeing parenting plans. What is Mediation? Mediation is a non-court dispute resolution process for couples who are experiencing a relationship breakdown. The aim
We are often faced with questions from clients in the midst of court proceedings relating to their children about how their children’s views will be accounted for and how they can help them understand the decisions being made about them. There has recently been much debate about the extent to which children should be involved
What is a parental order? Following the birth of a child born to a surrogate mother, the usual course of action is for the intended parents to apply for a parental order (sometimes called a ‘parenting order’). A parental order is a set of legal orders made by the court about parenting arrangements for a