In some circumstances parents are restricted to supervised contact with their children following a divorce or separation. This blog explains what supervised contact is and why you may have been asked to do it. Supervised Contact Supervised contact is used when it has been determined by a court that a child is at risk of […]
What is an online divorce?
People are often concerned about the cost of a divorce, and can be attracted by claims in search engine results for ‘cheap online divorces’. We’ve even seen companies claiming they can do an online divorce for £37. These adverts are misleading because, firstly, everyone must pay the £550 divorce fee, whether they do it online […]
Can you deny child access until a DNA test is completed?
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to have to take a DNA test to prove they are (or are not) the biological father. This often happens during maintenance disputes, but what happens whilst this is getting resolved. Can you deny child access until a DNA test is completed? Parental Responsibility In England and Wales, […]
At what age can a child decide who to live with?
When a child reaches 16 they are legally able to decide where they wish to live, unless there is a Residence Order or Child Arrangement Order that specifies living arrangement up to 18. However, a child does not need to be over 16 to have an influence on where they would like to live. Who […]
What is Parental Responsibility?
When a relationship involving children breaks down, most parents will immediately think about how this will affect their children; where will they live, who will be the main carer and how will they maintain contact with both parents. How this is decided depends largely on who has Parental Responsibility. What is Parental Responsibility? In England […]
Can I get joint custody if we are not married?
More often than ever we are being asked by fathers “can I get joint custody if we are not married?” For the first time ever, more unmarried couples with children are breaking up than married couples with children. Married fathers feel more confident in achieving joint custody than unmarried fathers. However, the truth is unmarried […]
Can my ex move away with my children?
During a separation, where children live is often the most contentious issue. It might take long, stressful negotiations or even court for you to decide. Then several weeks, months or years later, things might change. Perhaps your ex has a new partner or a new job that results in them wanting to move away with […]
How are assets divided after a divorce?
After child custody, financial assets are the second most contentious part of a divorce. Just like child custody, you and your ex-partner can choose exactly how to divide your money and property. However, if you can’t agree, a court will decide for you. If you and your ex-partner can agree how to divide financial assets […]
Who gets child custody after a separation?
Children tend to be central to the separation process. Parents often find it hard to agree where their children will live, leading to long and drawn out proceedings. This can be very stressful for everyone involved, including the children. By understanding how child custody works you can help to avoid a traumatic experience and work […]
Can you get divorced without going to court?
You can get divorced without going to court. However, you can’t get divorced without paying a fee to the court. Some online companies offer ‘cheap’ divorce packages, but they often don’t include the £550 court fee and you end up paying a lot more than you expected. Before you commit to one of these companies, […]
