Parental alienation is a term that is used to describe a scenario whereby one parent uses strategies to distance one child from the other. This can sometimes also be referred to as programming, alienating, or brainwashing. Parental alienation tends to refer to the symptoms that the child experiences because of this. Below, we will explain […]
In light of the coronavirus, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the rules around families and children during the lockdown. As people should only leave their homes for essential reasons, what does this mean for parents who are separated? Read on to discover more about child custody and the coronavirus. What is the
While most of the nation has gone into lockdown, there has been a concern for vulnerable children, and rightly so. In this post, we’re going to take a look at reporting child abuse and neglect in further detail. If you are concerned about the welfare or safety of a child, it is critical that you
Your legal rights as a partner may depend on whether you are married or living together. Living together with someone is sometimes also called cohabitation. What is cohabiting? Cohabiting is when a couple pre-marriage (or civil partnership) lives together. If you live with your friend, whether you are not married or in a civil union,
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If you are going through a divorce but you are struggling with the court system, communication between you and your partner is fraught, and you are worried about your children, you may be concerned about your rights as a mother. Many people assume that mothers are naturally given preferential treatment in the family courts, but
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for families with divorced or separated parents. For some families, there may be an option to co-parent, meaning that everyone can spend Christmas Day together. However, that won’t be an option for many separated families. This may be due to a non-amicable spilt, new relationships or extended
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It can be difficult to think about a time when you might not be able to manage your own finances or legal decisions. However, it is important to consider how much worse the situation may be if you had a serious accident, stroke and dementia without sorting it first. Without appointing a power of attorney,
Going through a separation or divorce is a sensitive and upsetting situation in a person’s life, particularly for any young people involved. While divorcing or separating will bring with it many changes, organising child custody arrangements should be a priority so as to ensure the welfare of any child involved. Once the relationship ends, you
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