A Non Molestation Order is an order that prevents a person from ‘molesting’ another person. Person A can apply for an order to prevent Person B, who is connected to them, from molesting them or a child who is connected to them….
A specific issue order (an SIO) is an order that determines a question in relation to a child’s upbringing where those that hold parental responsibility cannot agree. In family law cases it is often applied for by one parent against another parent,…
Summary of a recent decision in the High Court. MK v RP [2018] EWHC 1475 (Fam) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2018/1475.html This is an interesting case concerning the interpretation of what is meant by ‘clear and unequivocal consent’ in cases of alleged child abduction and consideration…
NB. This post is in respect of an application under s. 8 Children Act 1989 and applies to general applications where a party is seeking a live with/spend time with order or a Prohibited Steps or Specific Issue order where there are…
The Sussex Family Justice Quality Circle met on 9th July to discuss what was required to create a culture of respect in proceedings in the Family Court. It was inspired by an article in Community Care entitled ‘Divisive, demeaning and devoid of…
When relationships break down and children are involved, this can affect the children in a number of ways. Not only can it have an impact the relationship they have with their parents, but also their relationships with members of their extended family….
A prohibited steps order (a PSO) is an order that prevents a certain type of action from taking place. In Family cases it is usually applied for by one parent against the other parent, but it can be made against anyone even…
Adopting a child is a momentous and life-changing time filled with both excitement and trepidation. Adoption fundamentally alters the legal relationship your child has with you and the making of an adoption order is one of the most significant orders that can…
Over recent years the terminology for the orders governing where children live and who they spend time with has changed. What was once ‘Custody’ and ‘Access’ became ‘Residence’ and ‘Contact’ Orders. Since 2014, Contact Orders and Residence Orders have been replaced with…
The children, aged 9 and 11, refused to see their father alleging that there had been aggressive behaviour on his part and treating them differently. The father says the children have been alienated. After a contested hearing the court found the Mother…
