In this episode, Ros White and Hannah Holdaway explain how child arrangements are decided when parents separate.

Child arrangements orders set out where a child lives and how time is shared, but there is no set template. As Ros and Hannah explain, each case is decided individually, with the child’s welfare as the main priority. Many families reach agreement without court, often with legal advice or mediation, using tools like parenting plans or CAFCASS resources

The episode also covers common arrangements, including children living with one parent and spending time with the other, where the focus is on quality of time and stability rather than strict equality.

Finally, they discuss practical issues like distance between homes and schools, and encourage early advice to help find workable solutions.

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Nicky Howarth and Fiona Greener discuss the potentially tricky issues around children’s passports and international travel after separation.

Both parents with parental responsibility usually need to consent to a child’s passport application so when agreement can’t be reached, parents should try to resolve matters together. In cases where this doesn’t happen, the court can decide and will generally support travel in the child’s best interests unless there are safeguarding concerns.

Nicky and Fiona explain that a parent with a “lives with” order can usually take a child abroad for up to 28 days, but that communication with the other parent is still advised.

Finally, episode offers some practical tips for travel, including avoiding issues at border control when surnames differ, and cautions against wrongly reporting a passport as lost or stolen during disputes.

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In this episode, Katie Zikking and Ros White discuss the fact that a divorce order only ends the marriage, not any financial claims, which need to be closed separately through a financial remedy order.

Katie and Ros explain that while many people think they don’t need one, it’s still advisable as a form of protection against future claims. They explore case study examples, from lottery wins to business growth, that show how financial disputes can reopen years after divorce.

The episode covers how in many cases, agreements are straightforward and quick to reach and outlines the value of early legal advice when it comes to understanding your position and securing a final settlement that allows both parties to move on with certainty.

To find out more or speak to a specialist, visit https://www.harbourfamilylaw.co.uk/