Family Law

At MyBump2Baby, we work with family law experts from around the UK to bring you the most valuable, family-focused information. Here, you’ll find information regarding parental responsibilities, dealing with divorce, maternity care, medical negligence and more. We’ve also included information on important topics such as controlling behaviour & domestic abuse and child-to-parent abuse. At MyBump2Baby, we are very passionate about sharing vital information to help parents. These articles are written and fact-checked by industry experts.

Introducing the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth programme

Introducing the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth programme Today we have a help article from Stacey Anderson

What to do if your child has been affected by misconduct at Addenbrooke’s Hospital

What to do if your child has been affected by misconduct at Addenbrooke’s Hospital – written by Associate Solicitor Kim Huggins.
Divorce and Mrs Doubtfire

What can we learn from Mrs. Doubtfire?

Recently, I had the pleasure of rewatching a childhood favourite film of mine, Mrs. Doubtfire, and I must say, watching this film as a Family Law Practitioner offered a whole new insight into the film!   For those who have not seen this 1993 Robin Williams film (or the West-End Production), in summary,
how to get a divorce in england and wales

How Do I Get a Divorce in England & Wales

how to get a divorce in England and Wales - Step 1 You can apply for a divorce either online through the Government’s
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The New Transparency in UK Family Courts in 2025

The UK’s family courts, historically known for their closed…

NCDR: Keeping Family Matters Out of Court

One of the first questions we are often asked by clients seeking…

Back to Basics: I am Moving in with my Partner! Do I Need to Do Anything?

Moving in with a partner is usually a cause of excitement and celebration, but in all that excitement, people often forget to consider that blending life with another human being,

My Ex Has Breached our Child Arrangements Order! Can I Enforce it?

The tricky thing with Enforcement is that the person applying has to prove, beyond reasonable doubt, that the other person has breached the original Order. The other party then has to prove, but only on the balance of probabilities, that if they did, they had a good reason for doing so.
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Cohabitation

cohabitation - Separating from your partner can be an overwhelming and emotional time, accompanied by other problems, predominantly if you share assets together, such as property. If you have a cohabitation agreement, separation can be made far simpler with the process already set out and signed by both of you.
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Civil Law Protections from Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse or violence is an incredibly sensitive issue which…

Top Tips for Co-parenting During the Christmas Holiday

Whilst the Christmas period can certainly be a wonderful time…
Family Matters - The Role of Mediation

Family Matters – The Role of Mediation

What is Family Mediation? The prospect of separating or getting…
How Do I Get Divorced

Back to Basics: How Do I Get Divorced?

“How do I get divorced?” is a question that we know people…
My Ex-Partner Will Not Let Me See My Child – What Can I Do

Back To Basics: My Ex-Partner Will Not Let Me See My Child – What Can I Do?

Unfortunately, children can often find themselves as collateral…
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“But It Is My Money!” – PART TWO

What happens to money you receive by gift, inheritance or other…

“But It Is My Money!” – PART ONE

What happens to money you put into a family home that was gifted,…
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In Sickness & Health – But Not Through the Menopause?

The journey of menopause is a deeply personal and often challenging…
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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

The week commencing October 9th is Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW2024,…
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Make sure your divorce is not just cheap but fair – why legal advice can make all the difference

Taking legal advice when you divorce doesn’t need to be expensive…
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Family law: Why we say ‘no’ to mandatory mediation and ‘yes’ to early legal advice for separating couples

Plans to force separating couples into compulsory mediation with…
Cohabitation Your rights explained

Cohabitation – Your rights explained

Many couples these days are choosing not to get married and are…
The Significance of a Child’s Best Interests in Family Court Proceedings

The Significance of a Child’s Best Interests in Family Court Proceedings

The Court’s main consideration in acting in the child’s best…
What do I do if I think my child has Cerebral Palsy

What do I do if I think my child has Cerebral Palsy?

Today we have a help article from Hasina Choudhury, Director…
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J-Lo and Ben Affleck’s divorce – A solicitor’s perspective

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's recent divorce submission has…
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Pre-Travel Checklist: The Importance of Making a Will

Are you jetting off abroad this summer or looking forward to…
How to keep costs down during divorce

How to keep costs down during divorce

One of the most common questions I get asked during divorce proceedings…
divorcing too soon a danger of diy divorce

Divorcing too soon – A danger of DIY divorce

DIY divorces, where a solicitor isn't involved in the proceedings,…
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What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution?

Since a change in the law in April 2024, when someone wants to…
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Navigating the Storm: Your Essential Guide to Support During Divorce

Divorce. The word alone conjures up a storm of emotions: sadness,…

Labour’s proposed cohabitation law changes – what could this mean for couples?

Labour’s proposed cohabitation law changes – what could this mean for couples? - here are more than 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK, making up 18% of all families.

What does it mean to have the Final Order of Divorce?

Nowadays, as an application for Divorce is dealt with using the…
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Must Have Legal Documents For Families

It is essential to have several legal documents in place, particularly…

Surrogacy: One Year Since Calls For Legal Reform

  On the anniversary of the Law Commission’s call for…
How and When to Introduce a New Partner to Your Children

How and When to Introduce a New Partner to Your Children

Making the decision to introduce a new partner to your children…

Money worries? Managing financial stress in a marriage

The cost-of-living crisis has added tension, financial pressure,…
The Introduction of No-Fault Divorce

The Introduction of No-Fault Divorce

A revolutionary change in the UK divorce law will remove the…

Time To Assess Your Financial Health!

In a time shrouded by economic uncertainties, managing our finances…
Would family mediation work for me

Would family mediation work for me?

Relationship breakdown can be very difficult for all parties…
cohabitation

Cohabitation

Separating from your partner can be an overwhelming and emotional time, accompanied by other problems, predominantly if you share assets together, such as property. If you have a cohabitation agreement, separation can be made far simpler with the process already set out and signed by both of you.
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Travelling with your child after separation- the do’s and don’ts

The New Year is upon us, and you may be dreaming of your summer…
Parental Responsibility A quick guide

Parental Responsibility: A quick guide

Many people assume both biological parents will acquire parental…
financial settlements

What is a financial settlement in family law?

This article is written by Sally Ward from Mullis & Peake…

Disagreements about children’s schooling? – A Quick Guide (England)

This article is written by Madia Aslam from Gardner Leader- our…
Domestic Abuse - Controlling Coercive Behaviour

Domestic Abuse – Controlling Coercive Behaviour

This article is written by Kennedy Langley from mfg Solicitors-…
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Coercive and Controlling Behaviour: How the Courts View this Behaviour in Family Proceedings

This article is written by Morgan Moody from Hunter & Uro-…

Child to Parent/Carer Abuse – Signs to Look For and Where to Seek Help

This article is written by Ella Fraser from Ringrose Law, our…
The Importance of not talking negatively in front of the children

The Importance of not talking negatively in front of the children

This article is written by Molly Marshall, from Family Law Group-…
HOW TO AFFORD A DIVORCE IN A COSTS OF LIVING CRISIS

HOW TO AFFORD A DIVORCE IN A COSTS OF LIVING CRISIS by Nick Aspley, Head of Family Law at Ringrose Law.

If we look back at last year, we can all conclude it has been…
financial control - what to do

Financial Control – What To Do

This article was written by Sarah Whitelegge from Myerson Solicitors-…