Related Laws

The Children Act 1989 is a very commonly used piece of legislation in family law. It was introduced to incorporate the United Nations Convention on...

The Family Law Act brought in a number of new measures that allowed families in difficulty to be able to order someone not to contact someone else,...

The Human Rights Act provides a number of fundamental rights and freedoms that UK citizens are entitled to enjoy by law, unless those rights are...

Parental responsibility refers to the rights and privileges that unite the relationship between a parent and their child. This can also apply to...

A parent with care may be entitled to receive periodic maintenance payments from a non resident parent. Clarifying entitlement however, ensures the...

An Appeals Tribunal provides parents with an opportunity to appeal against a decision made by the Child Support Agency, in regards to maintenance...

When a separating couple is unable to reach an agreement over the division of property, child care or the amount of payable maintenance, applying to...

When the bombshell hits you – that you and your partner are separating – you might feel a whole tangle of emotions: upset, anger, hurt, bitterness...

Applying for Child Support appears to be a simple enough process. Parents with care can provide relevant details online or directly to Child...

Maintaining relationships after separation can be difficult. For many fathers exercising parental rights, after separation, becomes a minefield....

A single mother is entitled to full parental responsibility over her child, and is able to choose whether or not this is shared with the child's...

The break up of a relationship is always stressful and can leave one or both parents feeling lost, hurt and bewildered. When you separate from the...

A parent has the right to determine their child’s name, religion, educational requirements and a number of other important issues. When separation or...