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Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Comprehensive Parental Responsibility Order Factsheet Family law · Factsheet What is Parental Responsibility? Legal responsibilities and rights of a parent Entitles you to be involved in decisions about the child Includes decisions on education, medical treatment, and religious upbringing Allows you to consent to medical treatment Enables you to apply for … Continue reading “6. Parental Responsibility Order Factsheet”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Pensions on Divorce: Key Points Family law · Factsheet Importance of Pensions in Divorce Pensions can be a significant asset in divorce Often overlooked but crucial for future financial security Can be shared on divorce, regardless of whose name they’re in Ignoring pensions can lead to unfair outcomes Consider both current … Continue reading “8. Pensions on Divorce: Key Points”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Sorting Out Finances in Divorce: Key Points Family law · Factsheet What to Sort Out Where you and your children will live How you will support your children What you will each live on How to share savings, pensions, and debts Whether maintenance should be paid Legal Principles Children’s welfare is … Continue reading “7. Sorting Out Finances in Divorce: Key Points”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Divorce or Dissolution Process: Key Points Family law · Factsheet Overview Divorce ends a marriage, dissolution ends a civil partnership Must be married/in partnership for at least 12 months to apply Process takes at least 6 months (26 weeks) from application Can apply online or on paper Online process is generally … Continue reading “4. Divorce or Dissolution Process: Key Points”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Family Mediation: Key Points Family law · Factsheet What is Family Mediation? Helps you agree how to live apart, not get back together Trained mediator helps you focus on practical issues Mediator doesn’t take sides or decide what’s fair Can take place together or in separate spaces Mediators give legal information, … Continue reading “3. Family Mediation: Key Points”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Sorting Out Child Arrangements: Key Points Family law · Factsheet What You Need to Sort Out 1. Where the children will live 2. When and how children have time with both parents 3. How you will continue to pay for their needs 4. Consider shared care arrangements if appropriate 5. Agree … Continue reading “5. Sorting Out Child Arrangements: Key Points”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Living Together and Breaking Up: Key Facts Family law · Factsheet Your Basic Legal Position No such thing as “common law marriage” in England and Wales No automatic rights to property or financial support Child maintenance is payable regardless of marital status Property rights depend on legal ownership and contributions No … Continue reading “2. Living Together and Breaking Up: Key Facts”
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