The Ultimate Guide To Pet Custody: All Your Questions Answered
Introduction We understand the question of pet ownership can be both confusing and emotionally challenging - they are, after all, part of your family. We have therefore created this guide to help you…
Child Maintenance FAQs
“My partner and I recently broke up and we have children together. Where do I start with organising child maintenance?” Navigating the UK's child maintenance system can seem overwhelming, but here's…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fact-finding hearings – where are we now?
As family law specialists, we are finding that in more and more cases concerning arrangements for children, much thought must surround any issues of domestic violence within the family and the…
How the Courts Calculate Reasonable Immediate Needs in Maintenance Pending Suit Cases
If you have separated from your matrimonial partner and are waiting for your divorce proceedings to finalise, you can apply for interim financial support to help you get by during this period. This…
BREAKING NEWS: Changes to divorce law will come into force on 6 April 2022
It has been announced today by ministers that the long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022. Significantly, this means that couples can file for a…
