A relationship breakdown can be a really difficult time with lots to think about and deal with. Grandparents can sometimes be forgotten about during this time. The relationship breakdown can affect grandparents, and the wider family, in a number of ways and this blog aims to deal with some of the key points.
Parents
Grandparents can be a tricky issue for parents on divorce, dissolution or separation.
Maybe your ex’s parents were very helpful when you were together, looking after…
Many people wonder about whether or not they can divorce without a solicitor.
So, do you need a solicitor for your divorce or can you do it yourself? The simple answer is that you don’t have to have a solicitor for your divorce. It is perfectly possible to represent yourself if you choose, but it’s important to bear in mind that there are plenty of things that can crop up that might not be easy to deal with –…
This blog is the last in our series of top tips to manage Christmas as a separated parent. The other tips in our series can be found here.
Christmas Presents
Buying Christmas presents as a separated parent can be a minefield. What if the other parent buys the same present? What if you both assume the other will buy a particular present so the child doesn’t get something he or she wants? Well these are our top tips to help you navigate…
This blog continues our series of top tips to manage Christmas as a separated parent. The other tips in our series can be found here.
Tip 2: Christmas concerts and other events
Christmas is a busy time for children. Everything gets really exciting, with bright lights, tinsel and Christmas music everywhere they go. They might have nativity plays, Christmas concerts, carol services and other events to attend. They might even get to go and see Santa and his reindeers! But as a…
When parents separate, it is not uncommon for a dispute to arise over living and contact arrangements.
Parents will be encouraged to deal with the issues between themselves for example with the assistance of a Mediator or through Lawyer negotiations. If, however one parent is actively denying the other parent reasonable contact, as a last resort, it is possible to make an application to Court under the Children Act 1989.
The type of order that is required to deal with…