The court’s approach to overnight contact with very young children

When relationships between parents break down, the question of how children will divide their time [...]

Legal treatment of parental gatekeeping behaviours

In the challenging terrain of post-separation parenting, the rights and responsibilities of both parents continue [...]

How domestic abuse findings affect future contact applications

In family law, one of the most nuanced and often emotionally charged issues is determining [...]

Family law issues arising from covert recordings between parents

Family law in England and Wales often finds itself at the intersection of emotional complexity [...]

Legal implications of relocating a child for educational reasons

Relocating a child to secure a better education is a decision that many parents in [...]

How courts manage repeated applications in private law cases

In the legal landscape of England and Wales, family courts are constantly navigating the delicate [...]

Family law considerations for parents with neurodivergent children

Raising neurodivergent children presents a unique set of joys and challenges. From managing educational needs [...]

How family courts address allegations raised late in proceedings

Family law proceedings can be unpredictable, and it is not uncommon for new allegations to [...]

Legal risks of informal child maintenance arrangements

When couples with children end a relationship, determining how the costs of raising their children [...]

Judicial approaches to shared care in high-conflict cases

Family law in England and Wales has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades. Among [...]