Every three months, more than 14,000 new disputes between parents about their children are brought into the court system in England and Wales, affecting over 20,000 children¹. Let’s just stop and think about this. No child should be a case number. And
Worried because your ex hasn’t returned the children after they have spent time/lived with them? Francesca Dooley, Trainee Legal Executive in the family team at Birketts LLP, explains your legal options, when to call the police, and how a family solicitor can
The Easter holidays are in full swing, bringing the usual raft of challenges for co-parents which are further exacerbated by forecasts of travel chaos by land, air, road and sea. As always, putting children’s best interests and happiness first should always be
We’ve been contacted by Dr Sarah Foley, Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, about an exciting new research project exploring parenting after divorce or separation. The Parenting After Divorce or Separation Study aims to better understand family life and
On a recent walk with this article in my mind, I noticed that the trees that were planted locally to me for the Jubilee had grown so tall and green since they were tiny little seedlings a few years ago. Inside a
The end of a relationship is never easy, but for LGBTQ+ couples, navigating the legal and emotional aspects of separation can come with distinct challenges. For LGBTQ+ families knowing your rights is vital – particularly if your family has been formed through
Government-incentivised shifts to non-court dispute resolution have ushered in a new era for families, presenting mediation as a viable option for resolving complex family issues such as divorce. Here, Lucy Adams, a trained family mediator and senior associate at UK top 50
This Family Mediation Week (27th Jan – 31 Jan), partner and specialist family lawyer Gayle Rowley is discussing why mediation has become such a popular choice and the benefits it can bring to separating couples. Although mediation has been around for years,
When two parents decide to divorce, there is of course a ripple effect on other members of the family, including children and grandparents. Rina Mistry, senior associate specialising in family law at leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons discusses the legal rights
The contribution of grandparents, which is celebrated on Sunday, October 6 this year, is a reminder of the formative role they play in their grandchildren’s upbringing, wellbeing and development. Sadly, these vital bonds can be severed if the children’s parents’ divorce or
Many grandparents whose adult children separate from their spouses or partners suffer anguish, distress and loss when, through no fault of their own, they lose precious time with their grandchild(ren). During their adult children’s separation, grandparents, can find themselves relying upon their
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) have been compulsory in Family Court proceedings since 2014. MIAMs – What are they? ‘Mediation’ is a method of resolving disputes through an independent third party, known as a mediator. Their purpose is to assist parties
