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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.

What do I do if my child is referred to social services?

When a referral is made to social services, by a child’s school or doctor, for example, each Local Authority will have its own process for referrals being made. Within each Local Authority, Children’s Social Care (“social services”) should be the principle point of contact for dealing with referrals.

Travelling alone with your children – what do you need to know?

All holders of Parental Responsibility (which will typically, but not always, include both parents) must consent to their child travelling abroad (outside of England and Wales). The exceptions to the rule are:

Parenting after Parting

This article will discuss the following issues relevant for couples who are separating and have a child or children together:-
relocating with children in the uk

Relocating with Children in the UK

If you would like to move to a different part of the UK with a child, all those that have parental responsibility should agree. There is no legal requirement to acquire formal consent from the other parent where you are relocating within the UK. However, relocating without their consent is firmly cautioned against. The parent that is opposing the relocation may bring an application to prevent it. 

Parental Alienation – What Is It & What Causes It?

Parental Awareness - What Is It? April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. With a rapid rise in cases of parental alienation in the UK, recent court judgements show that courts are not taking the matter lightly and are unafraid to take action against offenders.

What is a Child Arrangements Order?

What is a Child Arrangements Order? A Child Arrangements Order is a Court Order which sets out with whom a child is to live with and with whom a child is to spend time with. The Order remains legally binding until the child reaches the age of 16 unless the Order specifically states otherwise. The “live with” element remains legally binding until the child reaches the age of 18.

The Importance of Protecting your Health After Having a Baby

The Importance of Protecting your Health After Having a Baby Having a child is a transformative experience in anybody’s life, but whilst it’s important to devote your love and attention to the new arrival in your family, too many women neglect their own health in the months that follow.

No Fault Divorce – ‘To Blame or not to Blame’

No Fault Divorce – ‘To Blame or not to Blame’ After centuries of stagnation, it was announced on 25 June 2020 that the law in relation to Divorce was being modernised. This modernisation was after years of deliberation where all divorces had to be one party’s fault (unless you rely on separation) and this subsequently gave rise to the ‘blame game’.

Medical negligence claims: What you need to know

Medical negligence claims: What you need to know If you’ve been let down by healthcare professionals responsible for your or a loved one’s wellbeing, a medical negligence claim could be your route to securing support and getting your life back on track.

When is it Appropriate to Make a Medical Negligence Compensation Claim?

When is it Appropriate to Make a Medical Negligence Compensation Claim? When medical negligence occurs its effects can be devastating; impacting your ability to work, spend quality time with your family or even limiting your mobility or lifespan.

Cerebral Palsy Claim: What You Need to Know

Cerebral Palsy Claim: What You Need to Know During your pregnancy, there are a range of conditions, illnesses or disorders that you may become aware of. This can seem alarming and unsettling, however, the vast majority of pregnancies result in perfectly healthy births.

Separation and Children

Separation and Children
5 Things to Look Out For In A Medical Negligence Solicitor

5 Things To Look Out For In A Medical Negligence Solicitor

5 Things to Look Out For In A Medical Negligence Solicitor What can you look out for to ensure you’ve found the right solicitor to guide you through a medical negligence or birth injury claim, should you find yourself in such unfortunate circumstances? In this article, we’ll identify five key questions to help you decide.
Grandparents’ Rights

Grandparents’ Rights

My Bump2Baby - Grandparents’ rights At Myerson, we regularly get asked whether grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren.

Amicable Separation

‘I am nervous about seeing a lawyer because we are very amicable and we are all agreed. We don’t want the lawyers to push us into doing something else’ This is a comment I hear regularly from potential clients making enquiries about an appointment with us. I always assure those people that our job is not to scupper their agreement. Your lawyer is there to provide advice and then once you have had time to consider that advice, the lawyer then proceeds with your instructions.
How to Agree on Christmas Contact Arrangements

How to Agree on Christmas Contact Arrangements

How to Agree on Christmas Contact Arrangements This article, all about "How to agree on Christmas contact arrangements," was written by Stuart Chapman from Myerson Solicitors. With Christmas approaching, you might be worried about sorting out the arrangements for the festive period and the time that your children will spend with you if you are separated or divorced.
5 Things To Do If You Feel You Have Had Poor Medical Care

5 Things To Do If You Feel You Have Had Poor Medical Care

5 Things To Do If You Feel You Have Had Poor Medical Care The vast majority of medical care we receive occurs with no issue. However, if you feel as though the care you received could have, or should have, been better, then it can be difficult to know what to do. There are a number of options available to raise the issue(s) and ultimately, where possible, seek to rectify whatever has gone wrong. This article contains 5 things you should do if you feel you have had poor medical care.
What is Poor Maternity Care?

What is Poor Maternity Care?

What is poor maternity care? From the moment you see the blue line on a pregnancy test, through to holding your newborn baby in your arms, becoming a parent is a life-changing experience in every sense. For many of us, it is a moment we dream about, however when an experience doesn’t match up to our expectations, it can be extremely upsetting and disappointing. For some people, the care they receive throughout their pregnancy, labour or after birth can be wildly different to that of which they imagined. We can often feel helpless, however, if you or your baby have been left with injuries or if your outcome wasn’t one you planned for and if you suspect negligent care has had an impact then you may be eligible to seek birth injury compensation.
Unmarried Fathers' Rights

Unmarried Fathers’ Rights

UNMARRIED FATHERS’ RIGHTS In the UK, every child has a right to see both of their parents.  For couples that stay together, this is not a problem, but when parents split up, things can get a little more complicated. If both of the parents are married when the child is born, things are relatively simple but if they are not, the rules are different – as they can be between the mothers’ and fathers’ rights. If you are an unmarried father who is looking to have contact to their child after a breakup, it is important that you know where you stand.
Attending Family Court

Attending Family Court

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T ATTEND FAMILY COURT? Family court is involved with cases that cover families and children. They can help to resolve family law disputes relating to divorce, adoption, and the arrangements for children.  If you need to go to a family court, this can be a daunting and emotional process, but it is an important one, and you need to attend and engage. Not only could there be consequences to not attending, but it also makes you look bad which could also go against you in the hearing.
pre and post nuptial agreements

Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

We all want security and stability within our lives. A lot of the time this is not achievable. However, one area where you can create security and stability is your marriage. Whether you are already married, about to get married or enter into a civil partnership; putting a nuptial agreement in place can help with logistics.

What is a power of attorney?

What is a power of attorney? Sometimes we all need a helping hand. But what if a short-term fix isn’t the answer? What if you become unable to make good decisions about your life, health, money, property? Andrew Guilfoyle, a solicitor at the Hampshire-based law firm, Barker Son & Isherwood, explains how a Power of Attorney could help protect you and the things you own.
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Divorce and Children – Everything You Need To Know

Divorcing your spouse when you have children can be a very difficult and emotional time. There is so much more to think about when there are young children to consider, you want to make sure you handle your divorce proceedings as best as you can as a parents divorce can be traumatic for children if it isn't handled properly.
How to Divorce in the UK

How to Get a Divorce in the UK

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How to get a divorce Going through a divorce means that you and your partner have decided, for whatever reason, that you do not wish to be together anymore. It involves separating and terminating your marriage legally.

Cohabitation Rights | What you need to know about Cohabitation

Cohabitation Rights | What you need to know about Cohabitation Cohabitation is a term used to describe two people who are in a relationship with each other and are living together but who are not married. There is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage/relationship’. The legal rights of cohabiting couples are very different to those of married couples or civil partners. This is particularly relevant in relation to provisions for children, finances and inheritance rights. Undoubtedly, these will always come to the fore if couples separate.

What is a Special Guardianship Orders UK

What is a special guardianship order? A Special Guardianship Order is an order of the Court making one or more individuals the special guardian of your child and is considered as an alternative way to provide your child with permanence when adoption and a Child Arrangements Order is not appropriate. 
How does divorce affect children’s education?

How does Divorce affect Childrens Education

"how does divorce affect childrens education?" Until it came to deciding what school I wanted to send my daughter to, I naively thought it would be a simple process and I actually looked forward to noseying around my local schools. I thought the answer of whether it was the “right” school for my daughter
what happens if you die without a will

What Happens if you Die without a Will?

"What happens if you die without a will" is a commonly asked question that many new or expectant parents ask and it is a very important question too, as dying without a will can be very difficult for the relatives left behind
what is a settlement agreement

What is a Settlement Agreement?

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adopting a stepchild

Adopting a Step Child

Blended families are becoming increasingly common, which creates the need in some families for step-parent adoption.  Often a step-parent takes on the day to day responsibility in respect of their partner’s child, but they have no rights, duties or responsibilities in law.  In such circumstances, the step-parent may wish to consider step-parent adoption. There are many reasons why a step-parent wants to adopt a step-child and these can include the wish to provide security for the child, to formalise the step-parent’s role in the child’s life (particularly when they have a day to day responsibility for the child) or to enable the child to have the same surname as the step-parent.
Grandparents rights in the UK

Lawyers for Grandparents

Grandparents rights in the UK | Family Law Solicitors Leicester Family dynamics differ from one household to another. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, these dynamics may change even further and so it is important for families to be aware of what options are available to them. Whatever the reason may be, biological parents may not or cannot look after their child and so a grandparent may want to know their rights as a guardian to the child. Here is what you need to know.


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