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Gender Change and Marriage

If you are transitioning gender and are currently married, you and your spouse may have many questions. These often concern the impact this process has on your marriage. It is important to understand how Gender Change and Marriage are related and…

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The End of the Presumption of Contact- What you need to know

For years, English family law has operated with the starting point that children generally benefit from having both parents involved in their lives following a relationship breakdown, under Section 1(2A) Children Act 1989. This presumption was…

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How To Share a Dog with Your Ex

Break-ups can be tough on the whole family. If you have a dog that loves both of their ‘hooman parents’, deciding who will look after them can be stressful. Whilst your dog’s emotional wellbeing will be your priority, you might not have thought…

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Neurodiversity and Family Law Options

There are many ways in which to resolve the issues that you might have arising out of a relationship breakdown or a dispute with a co-parent. One such way is mediation. There is normally a type of mediation which is suitable for most people. This…

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Helping Autistic Children Navigate Parental Separation

Reflections from a family mediator on World Autism Awareness Day For many parents going through a separation, one of the greatest concerns is how their children will cope with the changes ahead. Parents often ask how best to tell their children…

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Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp?

A recent case in the High Court tested the theory of whether a WhatsApp message constituted a binding contract in a family law case. This raises the question: Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp? Fortunately, the answer is ‘no’! However, many…

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Blog Series: Child Abduction (Hague & Non-Hague Cases)

A scenario no parent wants to face: finding out that your child has been moved to a different country by their other parent without your knowledge or approval.  Or alternatively, they have not returned your child following an agreed holiday or…

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Is a Civil Partnership Right for You?

Civil partnerships were introduced in 2005 for same‑sex couples, but since 2019 they’ve been open to everyone. Many people still assume they’re only for same‑sex partners. Yet the law now treats civil partners and married spouses almost identically.…

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Pets on Divorce and Separation: Does UK Law Need to Change?

As Family Law currently stands, pets are considered as chattels. This means they are personal possessions, just like your car, a sofa or a watch. The English law is yet to recognise our pets as family members, i.e. ‘sentient beings’. However, there…

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