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The Law Lab: A Diary
12 Apr
Moving Abroad with a Child: Relocation Rules (England and Wales)
Moving Abroad with a Child: Permission, Orders and Next Steps Relocating abroad with a child following separation is a legally complex process under the law of England and Wales. It requires careful preparation, whether through obtaining consent from those with parental responsibility or securing permission from the court. Any proposed move must be supported by a clear, well-evidenced plan that addresses the child’s welfare and the interests of both parents. When do you need permission to take a child abroad? Under section 13(1)(b) of the Children Act 1989, a parent cannot remove a child from the jurisdiction of England and
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12 Apr
What is a Child Arrangement Order?
What is a Child Arrangement Order? A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is a legally binding order made under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. It regulates the practical arrangements for a child, including with whom the child is to live, spend time, or otherwise have contact, and when those arrangements are to take place. The CAO replaced the former “residence order” and “contact order” following the Children and Families Act 2014. This change was designed to remove language that implied a division between a “primary” and “secondary” parent, and instead promote a more neutral, child-focused framework. The emphasis is
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25 Mar
What is a Clean Break Financial Order?
What is a Clean Break Financial Order? A Clean Break Financial Order is a court order made during divorce that ends the financial ties between you and your former spouse. Once it is in place, neither of you can come back in the future to make further financial claims against the other. It is based on section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which says the court must consider whether it is fair and reasonable to end financial obligations as soon as possible. In simple terms, a clean break order gives both people certainty. You know that what has
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8 Mar
What is a financial consent order?
What is a financial consent order? A financial consent order is a legally binding court document that records how you and your ex-partner have agreed to divide your finances after divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. It must be approved and sealed by a family court to take effect. In England and Wales, financial claims arising from marriage or civil partnership do not automatically end when you divorce. Without a financial consent order approved by the court, either person could potentially make a financial claim in the future. A consent order provides certainty by formalising your agreement and, where
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8 Dec
Moving Firms: PPL, JS Law, DC Law & Advantage Property
Following the recent cyber-attack on the IT systems of the conveyancing group, Simplify (which includes conveyancing firms, Premier Property Lawyers (My Home Move), JS Law, DC Law and Advantage Property Lawyers), we have received enquiries from clients wishing to instruct us to take over their property transactions. We would like to reassure our clients that Patron Law has capacity to assist those wishing to change their conveyancer/solicitor. We pride ourselves on our impeccable service levels and we shall endeavour to turn around your transaction as efficiently as possible during this difficult time. The Council of Licenced Conveyers (CLC), which regulates
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4 Jun
Furlough update: The End is Nigh
Friday is often Rishi Sunak day at the Downing Street podium. On 29 May, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme, which has been effective from 1 March, will close on 31 October 2020 and will close to new entrants on 10 June. During the final three months of the scheme, employers will have to contribute to the cost of furloughed employees. These are the important changes to the scheme that were announced: • The scheme will continue unchanged until 30 June.• Employers will not be able to place employees on furlough after 10 June 2020. This is to allow
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