In this article, we look at the law surrounding relocating a child abroad. As with relocating a child in the UK, taking a child overseas is a complex and sensitive issue. So, here’s what you need to know. Amid the school summer holidays, we often see a rise in the number of enquiries we get […]
Holland Family Law is an all-inclusive family law firm. We support Pride Month and the LGBTQIA community with highly valuable, sensitive and supportive legal advice. Family law can be complex for the LGBTQIA community, which is why having the right support is crucial for securing positive outcomes. Here’s how we can help. Be assured that […]
After a series of false starts, the new legislation for the No Fault Divorce finally came into force on 6th April, 2022. The arrival of the new divorce laws has been met with a mixed response. Nevertheless, here are 10 things you need to know about no blame divorce… thank you to Holland Family Law […]
Relocating a child following a divorce is a highly sensitive and complex issue. This two-part blog series covers child relocation laws, starting with relocating a child in the UK, which includes England, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland, but not the Isle of Man or Channel Islands. Child relocation generates strong feelings Relocating a child in […]
A series of family law fees are set to increase by 8% across the board, if proposals presented by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are passed. If implemented, fees for divorce applications, nullification, civil partnership dissolution, parental order applications and family court hearings will increase in September or October 2021. Claire Holland – Holland Family […]
It could be argued that parental responsibility (PR) laws are long overdue an update given the apparent disadvantages men face when it comes to PR. It seems men are treated unfairly, without good reason, when it comes to PR for children. However, many women would disagree given that men have historically had many advantages over […]
Since early 2022, gaslighting has been used in a High Court ruling in the family courts for the first time ever, we’ve been asked what is gaslighting in a relationship? The term made headlines after finally being used in a family court judgment on 20 January 2022, giving it legitimacy and credibility while serving as […]
If you’re considering, or in the process of, getting a divorce you may have come across digital divorce – otherwise known as the paperless divorce route. You might be wondering what a digital divorce is and what it means for your divorce process. Here’s what you need to know from the experts at Holland Family […]
A lot is said about the continued involvement of both parents in the lives of their children following a divorce or separation. Here at Holland Family Law, we’re of the opinion that children need both their parents in their lives – except in cases of abuse – even if mum and dad are no longer together. This is where shared parenting offers a solution.
Shared parenting, sometimes referred to as ‘co-operative parenting’, ‘equal parenting’, ‘involved parenting’ or ‘parallel parenting’ goes beyond how much time each parent spends with their children. It actually involves parents playing an equally active role in the upbringing of their children after a divorce or separation
If a child is only spending a limited amount of time with a non-resident parent, such as one weekend a month and additional time during school holidays, this wouldn’t be considered shared parenting.
Explaining divorce to a child can be tricky and there’s no escaping the fact that it’s not going to be plain sailing. Claire Holland of Holland Family Law gives us her tips and advice They will have so many questions and may struggle to understand. However, while their questions might be tough to hear and […]
The most recent figures show that an estimated 2.3 million adults aged 16 – 74 suffered some form of domestic abuse in the last 12 months. But what is domestic abuse? Who does it affect? There are many misconceptions about what domestic abuse is and who it affects. Many think that domestic abuse is only […]
As divorce lawyers, we have to ask, ‘are you ready for divorce?’ It may surprise you to know that some people who say they are ready to divorce their spouse actually don’t want to end their marriage. Instead they use divorce as a threat to kickstart their marriage. However, there are tell-tale signs you are […]
