After separation, when are a child’s views about arrangements considered? When a child’s parents separate, it can be a really stressful and upsetting time. Children can often feel stuck in the middle and have a [...]
The purpose of this blog is to provide some clarity on the words used within Family Law proceedings, which can be easily misunderstood. We quite often receive new enquiries from parents seeking advice on “visitation [...]
“Do I really need a solicitor? Can’t I just represent myself?” Of course, most people expect our answer to be “Yes, you do” For many clients, having an experienced solicitor representing them can significantly increase [...]
Family mediation is where an independent mediator assists you in coming to an agreement arising out of your separation. This can include child arrangements and financial settlements. A mediator is there to assist in resolving [...]
Separated parents are now encouraged by the Family Courts in England & Wales to try and reach agreements on child arrangements (often referred to still as access, contact, visitation rights) without making an application to [...]
King Street Solicitors is one of a small number of firms in Wakefield that has a contract with the Legal Aid Agency and is therefore able to consider whether a client is entitled to access [...]
Very often the clients we advise in relation to Protective Orders have been living in a relationship where domestic abuse has been prevalent for some time before they recognise that they are living in an [...]
All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent - known as ‘parental responsibility’. Parental responsibility governs a parents’ relationship with their child, allowing them to make important decisions for their [...]
Resolving financial issues during the divorce process can take time. Parties need time to address disclosure matters and to negotiate settlement terms, which is often achieved through mediation or through solicitors’ correspondence. As a last [...]
What is the purpose of a Parenting Plan? A Parenting Plan is a document that is completed jointly between parents of a child/children. The purpose of the Parenting Plan is to: Focus both parents on [...]
