Christmas is a common time of year for conversations around residence and contact arrangements for your children to come up. You may be looking to spend more time with your children, defend the time you currently spend with them or navigate making arrangements with your former partner over the Christmas period. In some circumstances, it…
In recent years, the landscape of legal aid in family law within England and Wales has undergone significant changes. For families and single parents seeking help, these adjustments can often feel like navigating a maze. This blog post aims to clarify these changes, explain their impact, and provide practical advice on accessing legal aid under…
If you are going through a divorce involving children, their welfare and safety will be your main priority. In some circumstances, it can be challenging to determine who gets the house in a divorce, especially if both parties are sharing residency (custody) arrangements. There are a range of factors to take into consideration, including your…
It can be challenging to navigate new situations after separating from your former partner, especially when children are involved. There are lots of decisions that still need to be made jointly, including travelling with your children. Regardless of whether you are planning a holiday or considering travelling in the future, it is helpful to know…
Navigating the complex world of social services, parental rights, and family care can be an emotionally challenging venture. Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 in the UK is one such aspect that families might encounter during difficult times. It provides social services with a unique duty to accommodate and care for children. But what…
When a child is injured due to an alleged non accidental injury, parents can find themselves in the difficult position of having to face social services entering court proceedings. There are many questions that arise when this happens, such as how it works and what you should do if you find yourself in this situation….
What happens when a father does not have the legal rights to contribute to their child’s life and growing up? What impact does this have? In England and Wales, fathers without parental responsibility face some restrictions with activities concerning their children. In this blog post, we will discuss the law on fathers without parental responsibility…
The legal age of marriage has been raised to 18 throughout England and Wales. This new law is designed to protect children from the damaging effects of forced marriage, which is when someone is made to marry against their will. This raise in the minimum age of marriage is a positive step towards protecting vulnerable…
If you and your child’s other parent are no longer living together, you will need to make arrangements for the Christmas period. Working out early on where your child will spend each day avoids last-minute stress and disputes that cannot be settled in time for the festive period. With family courts experiencing a backlog of…
If you and your child’s other parent have differing opinions over the best school for your child, you may need help in resolving the issue. At Tayntons Solicitors, our family law team regularly represent parents to deal with education issues. We know how important your child’s schooling is and we will provide the guidance and…
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