What is Child Maintenance? Child maintenance payments are frequent payments to the resident parent by the non resident parent to assist with the maintenance of the child.  The resident parent is the parent with whom the child lives with for the majority of the time whilst the non resident parent may have overnight contact with…

Family court free or as close to free as possible is something that more and more separated parents need. The cost of living is rising and extra expenses are not affordable for many people. In addition to self representation as a Litigant in Person, you may also be able to access the family court free…

Financial considerations are a critical aspect of divorce law, as divorce cases often involve the division of assets, the calculation of child maintenance, spousal support, and other financial matters. Here are some of the most important financial considerations: Division of assets: One of the most significant financial considerations in family law is the division of…

Even if you have split up with the child's other parent, you will always be your child's parent, just as much as the other parent is.  This means that you both have a responsibility towards your child.  This involves bringing up the child to be a happy and well rounded member of society and making…

Is it common for one party to ask for costs to be recovered in family court? No. Family courts do not commonly issue orders for one party to pay any costs in private proceedings about children, whether it's a child arrangements order, a prohibited steps order or a specific issues order. There are a number…

This article looks at the various options that may be available to you if you need help to pay legal costs in the family court.  We take a look at legal aid, eligibility and what is covered as well as the evidence that you will need to support your application for legal aid. What Is…