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Is Mediation Legally Binding ?
Family disputes can be emotionally overwhelming and financially draining. Whether you are sorting out child arrangements, dividing finances, or going through a separation, the mediation process can offer a…
S91(14) Barring Orders Explained Clearly
Barring Orders are a Court Order made under Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 is which bar individuals from making further applications to the Family…
Covert audio / video recordings in the Family Court – are they admissible ?
Modern technology has made it extremely easy to record others, whether through voice recordings or video recordings, often with a single tap on a smartphone. In the…
Section 47 – What Are Parents’ Rights?
Section 47 investigations, under the Children Act 1989, can be a deeply distressing experience for parents. These investigations are initiated when a local authority has reasonable cause to suspect…
How to Apply for an EHCP as a Parent
Applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can feel overwhelming for many parents, but understanding the process can make it much easier. This detailed guide explains the…
Reducing Parental Conflict: How to Protect Your Children’s Wellbeing
It is the conflict between parents not the separation itself that harms children. Research shows that frequent intense and poorly resolved conflict damages a child’s emotional development their…
Parental Alienation:
Separation from a partner is often an emotionally challenging time, particularly if you have children together. Often, feelings of hurt and dislike of the other parent can develop and…
When can child contact be stopped?
Situations can arise where you need to stop your child having contact with their other parent. You may find yourself on the other side of this situation where your…
Family Law Arbitration: A Complete Guide for Separating Couples
Family law arbitration lets you settle a financial or child dispute privately and quickly without a final court hearing. You and your former partner appoint a qualified arbitrator. That…
How Much Does a Child Arrangements Order Cost?
A child arrangements order costs £263 in court fees if you apply yourself. With a solicitor the total usually runs to many several thousand pounds. The court fee…
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Understanding the Children Act 1989 : Key Sections in practice :
In the realm of child welfare and protection in England & Wales, the Children Act 1989 stands as a pivotal piece of legislation. Enacted with the fundamental aim…
When can child contact be stopped?
Situations can arise where you need to stop your child having contact with their other parent. You may find yourself on the other side of this situation where your…
When do CAFCASS recommend no contact ?
This independent body advises family courts, focusing primarily on the best interests of the children involved in family disputes. Their job may include making tough decisions. For example, they…