Family
Reflections on The Good Childhood Report 2012 and Collaborative Law
Posted by Nina Pantzaris on 20th February 2012
The Children Society has published a report in relation to its research finding on the well-being of children. The report highlights that a family environment is particularly important to a child’s happiness but it is the quality of the relationships within the family that are most important and far more important than the structure of the family that they live in. Other key findings are that, along with family, choice has the biggest impact on a child’s happiness and in addition children as young as eight are aware of the financial issues their families face.
Relocation of children following separation
Posted by Nina Pantzaris on 8th December 2011
The issue of relocation of children to a new geographic area, possibly abroad, following a breakdown of a relationship between the parents is an emotive one and one where the law has recently developed.
What rights do grandparents have for financial assistance when caring for grandchildren?
Posted by Victoria Toy on 7th December 2011
Financial assistance is a common problem faced by many families, including those where children are living with their grandparents, which is an increasing trend in the UK. Dependent upon how that child has come to live with their grandparents can make a big difference as to what financial support the grandparents may have available to them.
How much contact should Fathers have?
Posted by Eleanora Newbery on 8th November 2011
The Family Justice Review has just made recommendations for changes in family law but, those recommendations have been very widely misrepresented by the media.
“Dads should NOT be given right to equal access to children, says review” … or so says the Daily Mirror on 3rd November 2011.
Matrimonial advice for farmers
Posted by Eleanora Newbery on 8th November 2011
It is interesting that several of the leading family law cases involve farming assets. The reason for this becomes clear when one looks at the issues involved in a farming case.
Recommend Family Mediation to Reduce Work Place Absence
Posted by Mary Raymont on 5th October 2011
Family mediation is a way of resolving issues that arise when a relationship breaks down. This can be a relationship between a husband and wife, couples who were never married or wider family members. The key element is that the relationship has broken down and there is a parting of the ways. The process is voluntary and confidential. Usually mediation takes place with those participating being in the same room. Mediation gives people a chance to explain what their concerns and needs are to each other and for a qualified family mediator to enable them to listen to each other, here what each other is saying, take on board the concerns and try and work together to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
Alcohol Consumption and the Care of Children
Posted by Nina Pantzaris on 2nd March 2011
I seem to have had a large number of cases recently concerning excessive alcohol consumption by a parent and their ability to care properly for their children. These cases are even more problematic when the parents separate.
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