Wishes And Feelings In Private Children Proceedings
When considering what order to make in respect of a child and what is in their best interests, the court must consider the statutory checklist at section 1(3) of the Children Act 1989. The first of these factors is ‘the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned (considered in the light of their age […]
What Are My Rights As Part Of A Cohabiting Couple?
If you look at the Office of National Statistics reports on numbers of marriages in England and Wales, there’s no doubt that marriage for opposite sex couples is still following the trend of decline started in the 1970s. As the cost of weddings (average cost is £17,600) is so high, many couples are prioritising other […]
The Impact Of A Child’s Additional Needs on Private Law And Financial Remedy Proceedings
The Family Court has the child’s welfare as its paramount or first consideration but when and how should the court take account of a child’s additional needs? If a party raises an argument that a child’s additional needs may be relevant to the court’s decision making, knowing where to look for evidence and what to […]