Problems with Shared Care Arrangements and Financial Support
Shared care arrangements for children can be made via mediation or through an appropriate Child Arrangement Order.
Shared care arrangements for children can be made via mediation or through an appropriate Child Arrangement Order.
Parents in care proceedings accused of using illicit substances often find themselves subject to drug testing so that the Court can be provided with evidence as to their level of drug use, the substances used and the honesty of the parent within the proceedings.
The commorientes rule relates to property ownership and applies when two or more people have died in circumstances where it is uncertain who died first.
When booking a holiday to get rid of "the January blues", a Will is likely the last thing on your mind, so how can Intestacy Rules play a part?
It is the duty of the family court to ensure that a child is properly safeguarded and taken care of, taking into consideration the welfare checklist in Section 1 of the Children Act 1989.
The role of an intermediary was created by the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to help vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases. However, the use of intermediaries has since spread to be included in Family Court proceedings.
When any couple separate, careful thought needs to be given about how their financial resources and obligations are divided.
Can I provide for my pet in my Will? - It is possible to name in your Will the person or people who you would want to take care of your pet after you....
You may have read in the news recently that a couple have been sued for £300,000 for failing to disclose to their buyers the fact that an American-style drive-thru and motel was due to open near to the £1m property they were selling.
Once an application has been made to court in family proceedings, for instance for a divorce, to deal with financial matters, children’s issues or non-molestation/occupation orders, the papers need to be served upon the other party known as the respondent.