A Specific Issue Order is an order made by the Family Court, which resolves a specific issue or disagreement in respect of a child. A Specific Issue...
The Children’s Commissioner has called on the Government to remove the defence of “reasonable punishment” as a defence in common law and the Children...
What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a protective order that prohibits a person from behaving in a certain way towards another...
If a Local Authority issues an application to the Family Court to commence Care Proceedings in respect of a child, it may be asking the Court to make...
Care proceedings initiated by the Local Authority involve a range of assessments to help the Court to determine what is in the best interests of the...
Proceedings concerning children after parents have separated can be an extremely challenging time for everyone involved. A whirl of emotions can make...
Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Minifie as a Senior Associate at their recently relocated Exeter office. Louise brings...
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a cherished and vital part of family life, offering emotional support, stability, and...
Porter Dodson Partner, Julia Perrins, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to legal practice at the recent Devon and Somerset Law...
Family law is evolving all the time to meet the changing needs of our society and to keep pace with scientific progress. Parents need to be aware of...
Are you considering a prenuptial agreement? According to a recent survey*, if you’re under 25, the answer is yes. Of the 136 respondents aged between...
Resolution is a group of family lawyers, and other professionals, that promotes a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes. Members...
When couples divorce, if they are unable to agree on how their assets should be split, the Court can be asked to determine how their resources should...
There are two ways to bring an end to a marriage – annulment or divorce. While a divorce legally ends a marriage, an annulment declares the marriage...
Collaborative law is an alternative way of dealing with divorce, children issues and the resolution of financial matters following the breakdown of a...
Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type in the UK, with approximately 3.3 million in 2016. Unmarried partners often assume they enjoy...
Following the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 6 April 2022, if you wish to start a divorce you can do so based...
The divorce process is stressful enough. Many do not realise that obtaining a divorce does not bring to an end the financial links between divorcing...
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