Exploring the Ins and Outs of Mesher Orders in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction to Mesher Orders In the realm of family law in the United Kingdom, there are various legal provisions and arrangements that come into play during divorce proceedings. One such arrangement that often arises is a Mesher Order. But what exactly is a Mesher Order? A Mesher Order is a court order that determines the […]
From Application to Resolution: How Long Does It Take to Get a Child Arrangement Order?

It is important to understand the long delays in the Family Courts in England and Wales and the impact these are having on children. However, it is important to remember that there is still Legal Aid for family mediation and also the Mediation Voucher Scheme, which is open to everyone, as a potential lifeline. The […]
How to enforce a child arrangements order in the UK?

One of the important issues a divorcing couple has to face is working out parenting arrangements for their children after the divorce. Ideally, the parents will be able to agree between themselves how they will share time with their children and have a joint role in making decisions that affect the children. This is sometimes […]
Reasons to vary a child arrangements order

An issue that often takes a lot of hard work and discussion when a couple separate or divorce is how to share the upbringing of their children and make sure both parents get to spend enough time with their children and have a meaningful relationship with them as they grow up. This can often be […]
Shuttle Mediation: Everything You Need To Know

Couples who are divorcing often find it difficult to communicate with each other. This is only to be expected at the end of a relationship, and is one of the reasons why family mediation services is so effective at helping divorcing couples agree on such difficult issues as, how to split their assets and finances […]
Who gets the house in a divorce UK?

When a couple has made the difficult decision that they need to divorce, the question of how to divide their assets between them inevitably comes up. One of the main assets a couple has is often about their family home. So, who gets the house in a divorce? How do we decide? In an ideal […]
Planning Together for Children

Planning Together for Children is a new name that parents might come across if they are going to court to sort out child arrangements. It is a programme that aims to help parents who are separating or living apart as they adjust to their new parenting circumstances. It will help them work out how best […]
What am I entitled to if I divorce my husband or wife?

One statement that comes up very frequently when people feel they have no option left but to divorce their spouse is, “I wasn’t in any way to blame for the relationship ending, so therefore I must be entitled to a lot more than them, right?” Unfortunately, as some people soon discover to their disappointment, that […]
C4 Form – Guidance for this application

Losing a child, for example at the supermarket or park, is a nightmare for any parent or guardian. While these anxiety-inducing moments are often over as quickly as they come, the fear is always there that the situation could prove more serious. For those undergoing a separation or divorce, particularly one that is not happening […]
What Is a Mesher Order? | Mesher Orders Explained

One of the most difficult questions a divorcing couple who have children have to deal with is how to make sure their children are properly provided for. And where will they live? It is often bad enough as far as the children are concerned that their parents are divorcing, and then on top of that […]
