Who can be a legal parent?
For many families, the question “Who are the child's parents?” has an obvious answer. However, being a biological parent and being a legal parent are not always the same thing.Families are formed in many different ways.…
For many families, the question “Who are the child's parents?” has an obvious answer. However, being a biological parent and being a legal parent are not always the same thing.Families are formed in many different ways.…
When people hear the words “domestic abuse”, they may immediately think of physical violence. But domestic abuse can take many different forms – and some leave no visible injury at all.October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month,…
If you have been watching the BBC’s new drama The Split Up, you may have found yourself wondering just how realistic its portrayal of family lawyers and divorce really is.The programme follows a family-run law firm…
Pensions can be one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, yet they are sometimes overlooked when couples separate.This could become an even more important issue if proposed changes to the law on financial remedies…
Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly common for couples who want to agree in advance how their finances should be dealt with if their marriage later breaks down.However, despite their increasing use, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are…