Can a Parent Kidnap Their Own Child? Lessons from the Alex Batty Case
The BBC documentary Kidnapped By My Mum has brought renewed attention to the remarkable story of Alex Batty, a British teenager who disappeared in 2017 after travelling to Spain with…
How to prepare for a family court hearing
Attending a court hearing can be daunting especially when coupled with standing before a Judge (who may be determining important life decisions for your family) and seeing your ex-partner /…
Step-parents: Legal rights and responsibilities
Step-parents are a term often loosely used for the partner of a biological or adoptive parent. However, the legal definition of a step-parent is very specific – that is “an…
Should I trust ChatGPT for family law advice?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. From drafting emails to answering legal questions in seconds, tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being used by people going through divorce, child arrangement disputes and other…
Pension Sharing in Divorce: ensuring fairness
A recent study by Standard Life found that over 25% of people with a private pension do not know how pensions are dealt with upon divorce.Furthermore, one in five divorcees…
Can I change my child's surname after separation?
There can be various reasons for changing a child’s surname after separation. The reason we most commonly see is parents wanting to double-barrel their child’s name after separation, so that…
TOLATA - what is it?
If you own property with someone else and a dispute arises about who owns what share, the law that usually applies is called TOLATA.TOLATA stands for Trusts of Land and…
Understand Legal Services Payment Orders (LSPO)
In this article, we provide an insight into Legal Services Payment Orders and answer some common questions.What is a Legal Services Payment Order (LSPO)?A LPSO is a court order made…
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