Family court guides
Guides by case stage
Articles on divorce, financial remedy proceedings and children matters, including child arrangements orders. Each guide explains the stage, the documents involved and the preparation that may help.
Divorce Papers and What Happens Next
Receiving a divorce notice can raise an immediate question: does this settle the money or arrangements for children too? These…
Preparing for a Child Arrangements Hearing
A hearing about where a child lives or spends time can bring a lot of detail into the room. A…
Before Your First Financial Remedy Hearing
The first hearing often focuses on what information is still needed, rather than deciding how money will be divided. Knowing…
Grounds for appeal
Appealing a family court decision is not a step to be taken lightly. The process can be complex and the…
Alienating Behaviours – three necessary elements
In Re C (‘Parental Alienation; Instruction of Expert), Sir Andrew McFarlane adopted the definition proffered by the Association of Clinical…
Hints and Tips for having Video calls with children
Try to have the calls rescheduled early in the morning after breakfast. Kids are more attentive at that time. Follow…