Adoption Process Explained
The most important requirements for adoption are that the adopter must be over 21 years of age, the child to be adopted must be under the age of 18 and that joint applications to adopt can only be made by married couples and civil partners.
Adoption Process Explained
The most important requirements for adoption are that the adopter must be over 21 years of age, the child to be adopted must be under the age of 18 and that joint applications to adopt can only be made by married couples and civil partners.
Breach of Non-Molestation Order Now a Crime
Since 1 July 2007, it has been a criminal offence to breach a non-molestation order, with a maximum penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment.
Business Assets and Divorce
Divorce is seldom an easy business, but the problems are compounded when there is a family business involved.
Business Assets and Divorce
Divorce is seldom an easy business, but the problems are compounded when there is a family business involved.
Care Orders - New Procedures
A care order is a court order that places a child under the care of a local council.
Care Orders - New Procedures
A care order is a court order that places a child under the care of a local council.
Child Custody Explained
Arrangements over the custody of children (called residence arrangements by lawyers) after the breakdown of a relationship are usually best decided without the intervention of the court.
Child Maintenance Support Arrangements
On 3 March 2003 new arrangements were introduced that radically altered the way child maintenance is calculated by the Child Support Agency (CSA).
Chilld Custody Explained
Arrangements over the custody of children after the breakdown of a relationship are usually best decided without the intervention of the court.
