Family law is one of those areas where it seems there is almost constant review and reflection of how we do things and if we can do it better. Family law solicitors are all keen to learn, improve and make the system better for separating and divorcing families. There is great concern over the …
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Children and family separation – fathers’ rights explained
Family breakups can often be distressing times for all involved. The press frequently reports on situations turning ugly, being unfair and too often suggest there is a difference between the rights of a father and mother in raising and seeing their children. Many parents in this situation …
Do I have to get access to my children?
Ah, access. This term is still commonly seen on the TV and in the newspapers. It is not one that is used by family lawyers and hasn’t been since the Children Act 1989. The words used changed to ‘contact’ and then to the phrase ‘spending time with’ which is where we are now. Custody became residence …