Nothing is more special that welcoming a new baby to the family. It is such a big blessing! As exciting as it is, the addition of a new baby can cause a lot of changes. It is important to prepare your child for a new sibling so they know what to expect and feel reassured. […] More
What can I do if my children do not want to visit my ex-partner? It is a difficult situation for all involved if a child does not want to visit the other parent. First off, you should not react by stopping contact unless you have serious concerns for your child’s welfare. Instead, try to establish […] More
At what age can a child choose who to live with? A child cannot legally decide who they want to live with until the age of 16 unless there is a child arrangement order in place that has been extended until they are 17 or 18 years old. Until then it is ultimately the decision […] More
I believe that accountability often gets overlooked as one of the truly important qualities that we should all display. Instead, accountability is a word we often associate with leaders. This is because a good leader always takes responsibility for their actions and the consequences of their decisions. When you consider the full meaning of this, […] More
There is not a standard amount of child maintenance that everyone pays as there are different criteria and circumstances which can impact on the amount. These include how many children there are, how much the parent responsible for paying maintenance earns and how much time the children spend with each parent. Phoebe Hill, Solicitor at […] More
Encouraging and growing your child’s faith starts at home. Your kids watch what you do, listen to what you say, and try to copy you. Every parent has experienced their child repeating something they said or did when they didn’t think their child was paying attention. Parenting is hard, probably the hardest thing you’ll ever […] More
The case M v F: For reasons that will soon become apparent I shall start this post with a very brief outline of the procedure on an application for a child arrangements order. FHDRA Once the application has been made the court will fix a first hearing, known as a ‘First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment’, […] More
It’s an incredible feeling to become new parents and start your family with a newborn angel in your life. Everything changes the moment you see your baby for the first time. The level of joy you experience after becoming parents is one of the highest but parenting a baby is also full of challenges. One […] More
