Family

Divorce and Separation

This topic covers the legal process of divorce and separation in the UK, including how to end a marriage or civil partnership. It explains the steps involved, such as filing for divorce, arranging financial settlements, and making decisions about children’s care and living arrangements. The information helps individuals understand their rights and responsibilities during these changes.

Includes:

Deciding Whether to Get a Divorce
Divorce Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Divorce Process
Financial and Property Settlements
Pet Arrangements and Maintenance
Types of Separation

Child Maintenance

Child maintenance in UK law refers to the financial support that a non-residential parent provides to help cover the costs of raising their child. This can be arranged privately between parents or through a government service, ensuring the child's needs for things like food, clothing, and education are met. The law sets out how much should be paid and what happens if payments are missed.

Includes:

Appeals and Disputes - Child Maintenance
Applying for Child Maintenance
Calculation of Payment Amounts
Changing a Maintenance Order
Enforcement and Collection - Child Maintenance
Maintenance for Adult/Disabled Children
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Child Arrangements

Child arrangements cover the legal rules and agreements about where a child lives and who they spend time with after their parents separate or divorce. This includes decisions about contact with each parent and other family members. The aim is to ensure the child’s best interests are met, often through informal agreements or, if needed, court orders.

Includes:

Child Arrangements Order
Child Relocation and Removal from Jurisdiction
Emergency Protection Order
Enforcement of Child Orders
Parental Responsibility
Variation and Discharge of Child Orders

Domestic Abuse

Family/domestic abuse covers situations where someone experiences harm or control from a partner, family member, or someone close to them. UK law provides protection through measures like restraining orders and support services to help victims stay safe and seek justice. This topic explains your rights and the legal options available if you are affected by domestic abuse.

Includes:

Domestic Abuse as a Criminal Offence
Emergency Protection from Abuse
Financial and Housing Assistance
Getting Help and Reporting
Handling Domestic Abuse Charges
Protecting Your Children from Abuse
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Marriage and Civil Partnership

The family/marriage topic covers the legal rules and processes related to relationships, including getting married, civil partnerships, and ending these relationships through divorce or dissolution. It also includes rights and responsibilities between partners, as well as issues involving children, such as custody and support. This area of law helps people understand their legal position within family life and how to resolve disputes.

Includes:

Converting a Civil Partnership to Marriage
Differences Between Marriage vs Civil Partnership
Foreign Marriages and Partnerships
Forming a Civil Partnership
Getting Married
How Marriage Affects Your Legal Rights
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Wills and Death

This topic covers the legal matters related to family life, including creating wills and handling issues after someone’s death. It explains how to make a valid will, what happens if someone dies without one, and the process of managing and distributing a person’s estate. It also covers important rights and responsibilities for family members during these times.

Includes:

Challenging a Will and Disputes
Dealing with an Estate (Probate)
Dying Without a Will (Intestacy)
Funerals
Inheritance Tax
Making a Will
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Power of Attorney and Mental Capacity

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to appoint another person to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. This can cover financial matters, health and care choices, or both. It helps ensure that trusted individuals can manage important affairs when someone is no longer able to manage them independently.

Includes:

Abuse of Power of Attorney

Divorce and Separation

Child Maintenance

Child Arrangements

Domestic Abuse

Marriage and Civil Partnership

Wills and Death

Power of Attorney and Mental Capacity

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