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How do I change my child’s name?

Posted: 15 October 2021

Author: Holly Kilpatrick

You can change your child’s name at any time, as long as they are under the age of 18. You don’t have to have a specific or valid reason for...

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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....

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What happens if parents can’t agree on whether their child should be vaccinated?

On Tuesday 14th September, the Government announced that children aged 12 to 15 will now be offered a vaccination against Covid-19. Children will be offered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine from 20th...

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What kind of family lawyer do you need?

If you need legal representation because you’re going through family difficulties, such as future child arrangements or separating finances, it can be difficult to know what your first steps should...

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If I’m separated, can I take my child on holiday?

Posted: 13 August 2021

Author: Holly Kilpatrick

Travelling abroad from the UK has been severely restricted during the pandemic, and the rules around travel are still under review. However, for separated parents, the issue of international travel...

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What is the family mediation voucher scheme?

On 26th March 2021, the Ministry of Justice launched a mediation voucher scheme in an effort to help families avoid going to court. The voucher scheme provides a contribution of...

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What’s the difference between same sex marriage and a civil partnership?

Posted: 17 February 2021

Author: Tom Powles

In 2004, Parliament passed the Civil Partnership Act which allowed couples of the same sex to enter into civil partnerships. And in 2013, Parliament introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples)...

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LGBT+ and the law: what rights do trans people have?

In 2018 and 2019, our Associates Academy and family law team took part in Transgender Awareness training with the Diversity Trust. The overall aim of the training is to help...

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Can my child move between homes during lockdown?

Posted: 1 February 2021

Author: Charmaine Moger

On 4th January 2021, the government announced a third national lockdown, imposing further restrictive measures and encouraging people to stay at home as much as possible. So what happens to...

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Barcan+Kirby launches Settify, an innovative online tool for family law enquiries

We are excited to introduce Settify, an innovative online questionnaire for family law enquiries. We have been working hard over the past few months to launch Settify, which provides you...