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This page explains the law on spending time with a child when a relationship breaks down, including the different types of contact such as supervised or indirect contact and the family court orders for contact.
This page explains the law on spending time with a child when a relationship breaks down, including the different types of contact such as supervised or indirect contact and the family court orders for contact.
This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.
This page explains the rights of father’s before the child is born as well as any Children’s Services involvement prior to the mother giving birth
This information page will explain the process of changing a child’s name via a deed poll. This includes the requirement to obtain consent and the
When must a child’s birth be registered? Parents of a new-born child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a
This page explains the law on parental responsibility, what this means in practice and how a person can acquire parental responsibility.
This page provides answers to FAQ’s regarding Christmas Holidays and the family law issues which are particularly relevant at this time of the year. Are
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This page provides advice on the law relating to surrogacy including the different types of surrogacy and who is regarded as the legal parent(s) of the child at the time of birth and for the future.
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