Whilst there is no single definition of parental alienation, Cafcass recognises it as ‘when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent’. Parental alienation is a concept the…
Arbitration and Mediation are the two main forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). There is no ‘one size fits all’ form of ADR. Every case is different. Every party has different needs and objectives. Below we’ve set out some key information which…
If you and your partner have separated, agreeing who should benefit from time with your child over the school holidays can be difficult. Most parents want to benefit from quality time with their child in the sunshine and away from the stress…
Family proceedings can be stressful and as well as learning to navigate the legal process there is also a whole set of jargon to understand which can add to your anxiety. You’ll find below some of the most frequently used legal terms…
Children Arbitration is a process where you choose the judge who is to make the decision about your family dispute and agree to be bound by that decision. Whilst going to the Family Court is an option, arbitration offers the same benefits…
Under section 3(1) of the Children Act 1989, Parental Responsibility (‘PR’) is the legal term meaning the rights, powers and authority of an individual concerning a child, as well as the responsibilities and duties of the individual towards that child. Section 2(5)…
This post is in respect of applications in private law proceedings and does not relate to recordings of professionals. The answer is maybe! As the majority of people in the UK now have access to a smart phone and purchasing a recording…
The aim of this article is to enable you to get the best out of your direct access barrister. Getting the best means being happy with the service you have been given. Here is the step by step to getting there: 1….
If you end up in the Family Court following the breakdown of your relationship you may hear the term ‘Fact-Finding’ being used regarding where your children should live or how their time should be split. This will usually occur where there are…
Settlement conferences take place at court during proceedings concerning children. They can take place in public law cases involving local authorities (care proceedings) and in private law cases between individuals. Settlement conferences were pioneered in Canada over 15 years ago, where all…