Major Family Law Reform: The End of the Presumption of Parental Involvement
The Government has recently announced a major change to family law in England and Wales, which is the removal of the “presumption of parental involvement” under the Children Act 1989. This meant that courts usually began with the assumption that it was best for a child to have both parents involved in their life unless […]
Resolving School Disputes: When a Specific Issue Order Is Required
When separated parents disagree about important decisions for their child, the law provides a mechanism to resolve those disputes. One of the most common areas of disagreement is which school a child should attend. If parents cannot reach agreement, either can apply to the family court for a Specific Issue Order. As experienced family law […]
