News Category: Children matters

8 December 2020

Christmas this year is going to look very different for most. Recently the Government announced that there would be an easing of the lockdown provisions over the 5 days of Christmas, from the 23rd to 27th December. During this festive period, anyone will be allowed to form a ‘Christmas bubble’ with up to two other households (three households in total). However, you can only be in one Christmas bubble and your Christmas bubble cannot change. Read more

30 November 2020

This week, 30th November to 4th December 2020, marks Resolution’s Annual “Good Divorce” week but is there such a thing as a ‘Good Divorce’ and what does the term actually mean? Read more

27 November 2020

30th November to 4th December 2020 marks Resolution’s annual ‘Good Divorce’ week. Each year, the raising awareness week has a different focus. This year, the focus is on Resolution’s Code of Practice. Read more

23 November 2020

Coronavirus has had an enormous impact on everyone’s daily lives and Christmas this year is likely to be very different to those we have enjoyed in the past.  Children will still be excited and separated parents will have the challenge of not only agreeing arrangements for their children but also complying with ever-changing Government guidelines. Read more

11 November 2020

Steeles Law is delighted to introduce Emerald Priscott as their new Family and Contested Probate Solicitor.  Emerald joins Steeles from a well-established Legal 500 ranked Norwich law firm and is highly regarded in the legal field. Read more

21 October 2020

A Child Arrangements Order commonly deals with residence and contact; equally, it can address more specific issues such as religion, choice of school and holiday arrangements. It can also prevent certain actions, such as moving away from the area. Changes to an existing Child Arrangement order can be made, however they should not be used to punish a parent and you should try to speak to the other parent or guardian before considering amends. Read more

17 June 2020

Going through a relationship breakdown can be an emotional and worrying time for the whole family, they can be a source of great emotional pain and grief. It is common to find yourself amongst the Google searches looking for ‘who are the best family solicitors near me?’ or ‘how do I choose a family law solicitor?’ Read more

10 June 2020

When parents separate, it’s important to make sure child arrangements are in place which benefit the children and work best for them. Read more

10 April 2020

Step families are increasingly a part of every day life but what are the differences between a step parent’s legal rights and a biological parent’s? Read more

1 April 2020

What are the alternatives for families during the outbreak? Read more