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How Child Maintenance is Calculated – 3 Steps
Understanding how child maintenance is determined is a frequent query at Blanchards, with significant implications for both parents’ finances. Navigating the complexities of CMS (Child Maintenance Services) and child maintenance calculators might…
Six Common Myths About Child Maintenance
Navigating the complexities of child maintenance can be daunting for many parents, not least as there are so many misconceptions. In this blog post we’ll dispel some common myths… Myth 1: Child Maintenance Is Only for Divorced Parents Contrary to…
Navigating the Complexities of Child Maintenance: 8 Essential Insights
Child maintenance, while vital for supporting the well-being of children, presents a myriad of challenges and nuances, some of which extend beyond the structured approach of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Understanding the intricacies of…
The Ultimate Guide to Child Maintenance – Everything You Need To Know
Child maintenance, often referred to as ‘child support’, is a legal mechanism designed to ensure children receive financial support from their parents, irrespective of the living arrangements post-divorce or separation. Navigating child maintenance…
Mother Stops Child Having Transgender Treatment
Over the weekend of 20 October 2023, the legal press reported how a mother is battling her former husband in the High Court in England over whether their teenage child should have medical treatment to change gender. The child's mother wants the…
Your Divorce Process – How to do a ‘Good Divorce’
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. A divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. The end of a relationship can have devastating impacts on the whole family, but seeking early legal advice can help…
New child maintenance powers to protect victims of domestic abuse
The Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023. Receiving Royal Assent means it is now a part of our law. You can access the Act here: Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023……
“Resolution” take on Compulsory Mediation
Resolution is an organisation with 6,500 members who are family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. The family lawyers at Blanchards Law are members of Resolution and continue to adhere to the…
Pet Custody: How do you prove ownership?
A pet is part of our family, like our children. When parties separate, it could be a difficult decision as to who keeps the pet. If no agreement can be reached between two people, this will give rise to a dispute which we could assist with. Pets…
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