Earlier this year the government announced plans to restrict access to social media for children under the age of 16, with this due to come into force in spring 2027. The proposals have prompted differing views, with some welcoming greater
More about The digital child: social media, privacy and parental disputesWhether linked to alcohol, prescription medication or illicit drugs, concerns about substance use frequently arise at moments of heightened stress — where separation, financial pressure and changes in living arrangements can exacerbate existing habits or bring underlying issues to the
More about Putting children first: substance abuse in Family Court proceedingsQ. Why might a party want to change a child’s surname? In the context of separation/divorce, it is sometimes motivated by a party wanting to ensure their surname, for example a wife if she intends to revert to her maiden
More about What’s in a name? The practical and legal implications of changing a child’s surnameCommon issues parents face when planning care arrangements over Christmas Some of the predicaments we see are: How is Christmas defined, for example is it just the day itself, or does it encompass Christmas Eve and/or Boxing Day? Who will
More about Avoiding festive friction: how to plan care arrangements for childrenWhilst there was historically a view that the mother is the primary carer of any child(ren) there has been a shift in the way cases are dealt with in the Family Court. Jen Ball, senior associate in the family team
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This article will help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the process ahead. Do I have to make an application for permission to relocate internationally? If agreement can be reached between you and the parent to be left behind that
More about Relocating with a child internationallyThis could be for a new job, wanting to be closer to extended family (and thus a support system), or it could simply be motivated by wanting to make a change. Any such move, depending on the distance, is likely
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