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School applications: what happens when parents can’t agree?
Sending your child off to school for the first time can be exciting and deciding on what school that is can be one of the biggest decisions you make as...
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Pre-proceedings: what do I need to know?
Legal matters involving children are challenging and emotional enough without the added pressure of court proceedings. The pre-proceedings process aims to help you avoid this. Whatever your situation, pre-proceedings give...
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What is a remote Family Court hearing and how do they work?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Family Court hearings had to move out of their historical buildings to an online world. Now that all Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, hearings...
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What are the legal implications of being a sperm donor?
Donor conception is life-changing for thousands of families across the UK and becoming a sperm donor could offer you the chance to make a real difference. However, there are a...
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How do you end a civil partnership?
If you want to end a civil partnership, you need to apply for a ‘dissolution order’ which dissolves the partnership. The process is similar to that of divorce in marriage,...
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Schools Consent Project: getting young people to talk about consent
Family law Associate, Georgia Holmes, and Trainee Solicitor, Alicia Perry-Watts, have been providing training to young people in Bristol and the South West area on sexual consent, as part of...
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What’s the difference between a prenup and a postnup?
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is hardly a romantic concept. After all, marriage and civil partnerships are supposed to be about life-long commitment. However, with an estimated 42% of UK...
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Do grandparents have a legal right to see their grandchildren?
Grandparents play an increasingly important role in modern family life and a grandchild’s upbringing. Unfortunately, family complications such as divorce, bereavement and disputes can result in grandparents being denied access...
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What happens to pets in a divorce?
It’s estimated that 57% of the UK population own a pet, and with almost half of marriages ending in divorce, the issue of ‘who gets to keep the dog’ is...
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The importance of a correctly drafted witness statement
The President of the Family Division recently issued updated guidance on how witness statements should be prepared for use in family courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said clear instructions were needed...
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How do I change my child’s name?
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....