What Can I Do If My Ex Refuses Summer Holiday Contact? If an ex-partner refuses summer holiday contact, the first step is to check whether the arrangements are contained in a Child Arrangements Order or are only informal. Where a court order clearly provides for holiday contact, both parents are expected to follow it. A […]

Can I Take My Child Abroad Without the Other Parent’s Permission? In most cases, a parent must obtain permission from everyone who has parental responsibility before taking a child abroad from England or Wales. A limited exception may apply where a Child Arrangements Order states that the child lives with the travelling parent. That parent […]

Can I Get Divorced Without a Solicitor in the UK? Yes, you can usually apply for a divorce without a solicitor in England and Wales. The divorce application can be completed online or by post, and the no-fault divorce system means you do not normally need to prove that your spouse caused the marriage to […]

Common Law Marriage UK: Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples Explained Many couples live together for years, share a home, raise children and manage finances as a family without getting married. Because of this, some people believe they are protected by “common law marriage”. In reality, common law marriage UK is one of the most misunderstood […]

Why the Longleat Ruling Matters A High Court ruling involving the Longleat estate has brought surrogate inheritance UK law into focus. The case concerned Henry Thynn, the younger son of Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, and Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath. Henry was born in the United States through surrogacy. Although he […]

Understanding Stonewalling in Relationships Stonewalling in relationships happens when one partner emotionally withdraws, shuts down communication or refuses to engage during difficult conversations. This can include the silent treatment, avoiding important topics, ignoring messages or refusing to respond when decisions need to be made. It is different from taking a short break to calm down. […]