Legal Article
26/02/24
What is Parental Responsibility? Parental responsibility is defined in s 3(1) Children Act 1989 as: "all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property". Parental responsibility refers…
Legal Article
15/02/24
After an exciting engagement, couples are keen to make arrangements for the wedding itself. Due to the current cost of living, many more couples are looking to get married abroad, often seduced by white beaches, good weather and the ability to have a smaller guest list and a lower cost. Often,…
Legal Article
25/01/24
Following on from our Mediation Awareness Week article . Here are a couple of recent mediation success stories from Forbes Solicitors: We were recently instructed by a father who had 3 children his ex-wife, of varying ages. The marriage ended abruptly when the wife told him she wanted to divorce.…
Legal Article
22/01/24
The 22nd January 2024 - 26th January 2024 is Mediation Awareness Week. In a cost-of-living crisis, is it a good time for you to consider settling your family dispute via mediation? Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which does not involve going to court. The process is…
Legal Article
05/01/24
Domestic abuse and domestic violence can happen to anyone. Domestic abuse can include physical violence, sexual violence, emotional abuse, threats, financial control, coercive and controlling behaviour. Coercive and controlling behaviour is becoming more recognised than it has ever been before but…
Legal Article
05/01/24
What happens if one parent wishes to relocate with a child, either within the UK or abroad, following separation? · How can you stop them? · How can you persuade the court it is right for the child to be allowed to relocate? · What approach does the court take…
