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What rights do fathers have in the UK: Comprehensive guide to fathers’ rights
17th August 2023 Rakhi Singal
What rights do fathers have in the UK: Comprehensive guide to fathers’ rights

While in the UK fathers nominally have the same rights as mothers, it is still very common that a father will face an uphill battle just for wanting to be part of his child’s life, after separation from the mother of the child.

Family Law
Easter holiday: Father’s rights
30th March 2023 Rakhi Singal
Easter holiday: Father’s rights

Easter is a beloved holiday and is a chance for families and loved ones to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company. Children love the traditions associated with Easter egg hunting and, of course, parents enjoy seeing their children happily involved in holiday activities. However, if you have been separated from your child’s other […]

Family Law
Everything You Should Know About Child Contact Orders
16th November 2022 Rakhi Singal
Everything You Should Know About Child Contact Orders

Child Contact Orders are Court Orders meant to ensure that the non-resident parent, that is the parent with whom the child does not normally live, can have contact with the child, can continue to enjoy a parental relationship with, and exercise parental responsibility in respect of, the child.

While it all sounds simple in theory, in reality, things hardly ever are simple when it comes to Child Contact Orders.

A Comprehensive Guide to International Adoption Laws
2nd November 2022 Rakhi Singal
A Comprehensive Guide to International Adoption Laws

Adoption is always a time of joy, but also of worry and sleepless nights. It’s a culmination of your journey to becoming parents, however, it can also be very nerve-wracking, especially if there is also an international element thrown into it. This article aims to address some questions you may have regarding International Adoption.  International […]

Child Arrangement Orders: Some Quick Answers to Your Top Questions
12th October 2022 Rakhi Singal
Child Arrangement Orders: Some Quick Answers to Your Top Questions

Sorting out arrangements with your ex-partner in respect of your children can be a stressful and scary experience. There are a million and one questions that come to mind: who gets the child in a divorce; can I get a residence order; how long does a child arrangement order last; how to get a child […]

Non-Molestation orders: abused or abuser? 
11th August 2022 Rakhi Singal
Non-Molestation orders: abused or abuser? 

What are Non-Molestation orders?  It’s an unfortunately common scenario for our family solicitors to see fathers face false or exaggerated accusations of abuse and violent behaviour, as part of divorce proceedings. As such, quite often, non-molestation orders become a weapon to be used against men in a divorce.  A non-molestation order is an order preventing […]

Covid vaccine and child custody: what to do when you disagree?
14th January 2022 Rakhi Singal
Covid vaccine and child custody: what to do when you disagree?

With the UK entering the second year of disruptions caused by the Pandemic, NHS is now offering vaccination against COVID-19 for children aged between 12 to 17 years old. As children need parental consent for vaccination, this can cause friction for parents that have opposing views on vaccines in general, or the COVID-19 one specifically. […]

Child arrangements
Family Law
Divorce day 2022: Will the blame game end for UK couples?
6th January 2022 Louise Goldby
Divorce day 2022: Will the blame game end for UK couples?

Every year, on the first working Monday of the year, family law firms see a significant spike in divorce enquiries, which has led to the day being dubbed ‘Divorce Day’. It is believed that the festive period is responsible for this phenomenon, with couples having had time to slow down and reconsider their lives/relationships, gaining […]

All I Want For Christmas is You – Christmas Contact Arrangements: The Knowhow
29th December 2021 Nicole Mitton
All I Want For Christmas is You – Christmas Contact Arrangements: The Knowhow

As the season to be jolly approaches, most have just one thought on their mind: family. We all know Christmas is about spending time with loved ones and making happy memories, but this can be complicated in separated and blended families.  If you and your partner are separated and share children together, agreeing on child […]

Child arrangements
Family Law
Fathers rights: Successful child residence application
11th March 2021 Rakhi Singal
Fathers rights: Successful child residence application

Our family team is often approached by men seeking guidance on their rights as fathers. When it comes to child arrangements after a break-up, the myth still persists that fathers’ rights to have access to their children are somehow less important than that of the mother. This sort of mentality hurts not only the fathers, […]

Child arrangements
Family Law
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