What is a fact-finding hearing?
There are many terms that you might come across when going through court proceedings involving your child. One of these terms is ‘fact-finding hearing’.
Asking questions in court
If a parent is representing themselves in court, can they ask the other parent questions?
Legal terms – ‘Inter-Parte’ and ‘Ex-Parte’ hearings
We are aware that the legal system is full of terms you might not understand. They are often in Latin, which the barristers and solicitors are familiar with, but are difficult to follow if you are representing yourself.
Direct Access Barristers – how it works
Most people understand how using a solicitor works. You hand everything to them to sort out and they contact you when they need information. However, this comes at a cost. Direct Access Barristers, like us, work differently.
The difference between solicitors and barristers
One of the most common questions we are asked is, what is the difference between solicitors and barristers?
Parental Alienation Awareness Day
This year the UK looks set to follow the USA and have a Parental Alienation Awareness Day on April 25 to highlight the issue and help prevent psychological harm to children.
The January blues
For some, January will also mean a month of troubles and heartache over the care of their children. We understand that these disagreements between parents can be some of the hardest to handle.
Meeting a Cafcass officer
We previously explained a Cafcass’ role in your court case surrounding your child. Now we’ve put together some top tips on speaking to a Cafcass officer about your case.
What is Cafcass?
If you’re involved in court proceedings surrounding your child, you will come across words and procedures that you didn’t know existed, such as Cafcass.
Why is your solicitor costing you so much?
New rules have come into force changing the rules solicitors have to follow when they bill their clients. In short, they have to be more open and transparent.
Is it all about the money?
One question we get asked a lot is how the finances of a divorce or separation impact on the arrangements for children.
Christmas childcare arrangements
Christmas is nearly upon us, with good cheer, eating mountains of food and spending time with relations expected of us all.