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Child Maintenance Calculation – Explained

Posted: 07 November

Parents who separate often need clear guidance on how child maintenance payments are decided. The system is run by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), which uses a formula to ensure children receive consistent support. Understanding how a child maintenance...

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Grandparents’ Rights Your Guide to UK Law

Posted: 22 August

Do Grandparents Have Automatic Contact? Family relationships can become strained during separations or family breakdowns, and one group often caught in the middle are grandparents. While they can play a vital role in the emotional and practical support of...

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Deprivation of Liberty Applications within Family Proceedings

Posted: 07 June

“Liberty” is a right conferred by Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights. It is a fundamental right for every individual regardless of age to have the power to do as they please. Within Article 5, there...

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Intervenors in Care Proceedings

Posted: 29 April

In care proceedings, the parties are usually the Local Authority who made the application to court, the parents of the child and the child themselves. Who will be represented by an independent professional called the Guardian. Sometimes other people...

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Public Law Outline Meetings with Social Services

Posted: 09 December

What is a Public Law Outline meeting? A Public Law Outline meeting, or “PLO” meeting is the name Social Services, also known as the Local Authority, give to a meeting to discuss a child’s welfare. This is also sometimes...

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Why get a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney

Planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do...

- 17 June 2026

Helping children through divorce: Tips for parents

Going through a divorce is extremely stressful, emotional and uncertain. When children are brought...

- 08 June 2026

How long does a divorce take? A practical guide

Deciding to divorce your spouse can be a very big decision. It is a...

- 20 May 2026

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