Sep 4, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
Starting or growing a family through sperm donation raises a number of practical and legal questions, particularly for the partner who is not biologically related to the child. One of the most common concerns is: does my partner need to adopt our child if we conceived...
Aug 6, 2026 | Child Law, Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, No Fault Divorce
For many people, the thought of getting divorced immediately brings to mind lengthy court hearings, expensive legal battles and months of uncertainty. In reality, that is not how most divorces in England and Wales are resolved. Since the introduction of no-fault...
Jul 17, 2026 | Child Law, Civil Partnerships, Divorce, Family Law
One of the most common questions parents ask following separation is: “who will get custody of the children?” Many people assume that decisions are based on which parent earns more or who has been the child’s primary caregiver. In reality, the legal...
Apr 29, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
If your family situation involves more than one country, you may hear terms like habitual residence and domicile used in legal discussions. They sound similar, but they mean very different things. Understanding the distinction can be important, as it may affect where...
Apr 16, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
When parents separate, one of the immediate concerns is how their children will be financially supported going forward. Child maintenance is designed to ensure that a child’s day-to-day needs continue to be met, but the way it is calculated, and sometimes challenged,...
Mar 31, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
Orders for no contact between a child and a parent are rare and will only be made in exceptional circumstances. The court must be satisfied that any form of contact would be harmful to the child’s welfare, whether emotionally, psychologically, or physically. In some...
