When a child is born they must be given a name which is registered. Following divorce or separation, an issue often arises as to the surname the children of that marriage or partnership are to be known by. This is particularly the case where a parent wishes to revert back to their maiden name or… Read More
Parents are often faced with difficult decisions throughout the entirety of their children’s lives. When children become the subject of a parenting order, decisions about where and with whom the children should live and any issue such as medical treatment and schooling often become a battle of wills between the parents rather than constructive decisions… Read More
Christmas is the time of year that everyone looks forward to, not least the children. It is a time for giving and sharing and, most of all, a time to put aside our differences and celebrate the year just gone. Unfortunately it is also the time of year where tension may build, particularly where parents… Read More
Any application or document for the court must be served as soon as practicable upon all parties to a proceeding. Service is usually effected by personally serving the other party or, if the other party has a lawyer, that lawyer may accept service on behalf of the client. Where personal service is not required, court… Read More
Any application or document for the court must be served as soon as practicable upon all parties to a proceeding. Service is usually effected by personally serving the other party or, if the other party has a lawyer, that lawyer may accept service on behalf of the client. Where personal service is not required, court… Read More