@Family and child law

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...

What You Can (and Can’t) Share Outside the Courtroom Why Confidentiality Matters In family court proceedings, the sharing of information outside the courtroom is strictly regulated. This is to protect the privacy of those involved, particularly when children are...

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and Northern Ireland. In the wake of the tragic death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has called on UK...

Keeping Compliant with Court Orders Hadkinson orders are a rare but powerful tool in the legal system, designed to ensure that parties comply with court orders. These orders are particularly important when a party has failed to meet obligations...

For many families, going on a summer holiday is anticipated with excitement all year long. When parents are separated, however, travelling with children can end up being a headache. You may be wondering if your children can go on...