C2 application family court
This article will briefly explain what the C2 application form is used for and when it needs to be used. If you need to ask the court to make a decision about child arrangements, the formal process is to apply for an order under the Children Act 1989. The application is made on Form C100. […]
How to deal with not seeing your children
How to deal with not seeing your children Divorce is a huge transitional period, and we normally need help to navigate the emotional upheaval and legal process. One of the most challenging areas of this new arrangement maybe coping with not seeing your children. Emotional fear arises when we are forced let go of the […]
When Your Ex-Partner Denies You Access
When Your Ex-Partner Denies You Access The break-up of a relationship can be difficult in many cases. It can be even more distressing if you and your ex have children together and your ex won’t let you see your child. But can a mother stop access? What happens if my ex-partner won’t let me spend […]
Do CAFCASS favour mothers?
Do CAFCASS favour mothers? When parents are divorcing or separating, the issue that often causes most disagreement and argument is how will both parents have the amount of contact with their children that they want? If the parents can’t agree and it is left to the courts to decide, CAFCASS will be asked to produce […]
When do CAFCASS get involved?
When do CAFCASS get involved? If you are in the process of divorcing or separating and finding it difficult to agree child arrangements between you and your ex-partner, you might have heard CAFCASS mentioned. But who are CAFCASS? When do CAFCASS get involved? Is this something I need to be worried about? This article will […]
Do mothers have more rights than fathers?
In short, mothers and fathers have more or less the same rights as each other in principle. When people refer to “rights” in relation to children, they are referring to parental responsibility. Parental responsibility is a legal term that encompasses all the obligations, duties, responsibilities, and powers that a parent has in relation to a […]
What are my options if my child’s mother won’t let me see them?
Divorce proceedings and the aftereffects can be situations of high emotions for separating couples. It is a big decision that is life changing, which often involves high emotions and feelings. Sadly, for some separating couples this can result in acrimonious situations where exes just can’t find a way forward in an amicable way. Whether you […]
Divorce pet custody agreement UK
Custody of pets in separation Direct Mediation Services (DMS) is expert in pet custody agreements in the UK. We have experience mediating on peoples’ dogs and other well-loved animals. We are familiar with the importance of pets to their humans and treat the dilemma of how to care for pets on separation in a sensitive […]
What is spousal maintenance?
Understanding spousal maintenance Married couples, who come to Direct Mediation Services for mediation, are often looking to reach agreements on their finances. Commonly, this will lead to discussions on the family home, on savings, on pensions, and sometimes on spousal maintenance. For many clients, spousal maintenance can seem quite confusing. What is it? Why does […]
CB1 form – Leaflet for making an application to family court
CB1 leaflet – Information on how to make an application to the Family Court The Court and Tribunals Service have created a document that provides information on how to make an application to the Family Court relating to your children. It can be accessed here. It is a useful document that explains the process and […]