Family, Care and Divorce

Although the school summer holidays may seem a long time ago, many parents wish to take their child(ren) on holiday for October half-term and over Christmas. Parents will want to know what their rights are in relation to taking their child(ren) away and whether they need to have the other parent’s consent. What Are My […]

For many parents receiving a ‘letter before proceedings’ from the Local Authority will be an incredibly worrying and unsettling time. Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Richards, discusses what the letter means and what parents should do if they receive one…. What Is A Letter Before Proceedings? The ‘letter before proceedings’ or PLO (Public Law Outline) is […]

Jade’s Law has been attracting media attention recently after the Conservative government announced it would amend the Victims and Prisoners Bill to allow children greater protection against dangerous parents. What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is a term that is used to describe the legal rights and responsibilities a parent has over their child. Background […]

My colleague Leonnie has recently written a blog in relation to the time it takes for cases about the arrangements for the care of children and how long they take: How Long Will It Take For Me To See My Child? – Timms Solicitors (timms-law.com) A recent article in The Law Society Gazette has also […]

Britney’s separation from her long-term partner has been a trending topic and it is unsurprising that Britney and Mr Asghari had a pre-nuptial agreement. Family Law Solicitor, Leonnie Watson, discusses pre-nuptial agreements in her latest blog… Various sources suggested that Mr Asghari could be ‘Toxic’ and that he sought to challenge the pre-nuptial agreement however, […]

Social media is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with friends and family, share news and even express your feelings. However, it is important to be aware of the potential consequences of posting about your family court case on social media. Family Law Paralegal, Leah Pilling discusses this in her latest blog… […]

Family Law Solicitor, Leonnie Watson, shares some of her most FAQs for taking a child abroad… It’s the school holidays and many separated parents will be heading on their summer holidays. If this applies to you, it is important to think about whether you need to get permission from the other parent before doing so. […]

Section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989 allows Courts to bar individuals from making further applications without permission of the Court. These orders are often referred to as “barring orders”. Melissa Knight, Family Law Solicitor, goes further into detail about the order in her latest blog… What Is A Section 91(14) Order? A Section 91(14) […]

Thoughts of taking the children abroad for a summer break might be top of the agenda, but before you book those flights to get away from the rain, you may need to ask yourself – ‘Do I need the other parents consent to travel?’ Family Paralegal Leah Pilling discusses what measures you may have to […]

At a time when we are squeezed financially, we will often look for a cut price service and one that on the face of it, looks like a bargain. Timms Family Law Solicitor & Mediator, Adrian Rose, explains why a ‘quickie’ divorce may not be the best of options… Where – rightly or wrongly – […]