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Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs)
Find out about Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), how they are enforced, and how they differ from ASBOs....
Accessing Your Child's Medical Records: Your Rights
If you are parent and are concerned for your child's health, no matter what age they are, you may wish to gain access to their medical records....
Adopting a Child
Tips on advice if you are looking to adopt a child and common misconceptions that people believe will prevent them from adopting....
Alternatives to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Since the end of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), students must find alternative ways to fund college courses....
Applying for Child Custody
If your relationship breaks down, you may wish to apply for child custody. Find out what you can expect during the process....
Are Parents Responsible for their Children's Debt?
Many parents in the UK are worried about their children getting into debt. Find out what you can do to help your child understand the pitfalls of obtaining too much credit....
Are we Breaking the Law by Home Schooling?
An overview of the legal position for parents who choose to educate their children at home, including what is a parent’s legal duty and the role of the Local Education Authority....
Being a Guarantor for Your Child's Mortgage
Parents often want to help their children get onto the property ladder, but being a guarantor for a mortgage is an onerous responsibility. This article explains your options....
Can I Be Arrested For My Child's Behaviour?
Understanding parental responsibilities for your child's behaviour, and when you can be accountable by law for their criminal actions....
Can I Change My Daughter's Surname?
How to change a child’s surname, who needs to consent, who has parental responsibility, and whether the new name can be shown on the birth certificate....
Can I Stop my Children Meeting my Husbands' Partner?
The steps that can be taken to prevent children meeting a spouse’s new partner and the courts’ powers to grant a Prohibited Steps Order....
Can we Legally Throw Out Our 16-Year-Old Son?
Can I throw out my 16-year-old son? The responsibilities that parents have towards their children until they reach the age of 18....
Can we Stop Our Father's Visitation Rights to See Us?
Can a child refuse contact with a parent if there is a contact order in place? Find out more here....
Changing a Child's Surname
Can you change your child's surname? How do you do it and how can you stop your partner from changing your child's name without your consent? Find out here....
Child Abandonment and the Law
This article looks at what constitutes child abandonment and what action the law can take if a child is left alone by their parent....
Child Abduction and Parental Rights
What can the law do to protect children who are abducted to other countries or taken to parts of the UK without consent? Find out where you stand as a parent or guardian....
Child Bullying and the Law
Bulling is cruel and hurtful, and schools deal with it in different ways. But when does it cross the line into criminal activity? Find out here....
Child Carers: Their Rights Under the Law
If a child is a carer for a parent or sibling, they have access to a network of support that enables them to continue with their development and education, while maintaining their caring responsibilit...
Child Court Witnesses
Is your child giving evidence at court as a witness? You'll find all you need to know as a parent here....
Child Maintenance Service and How It Might Affect You
The Child Support Agency (CSA) is being superseded by the new Child Maintenance Service (CMS) here's how it works and its impact on separated parents....
Child Safety Orders
Child Safety Orders are issued to children 10 years of age and under whose behaviour is deemed anti-social. Find out how they are enforced....
Child Sex Offences
This article looks at child sex offences, what they are, and how to identify the signs that your child may have been victim to a child sex offender....
Child Support Act
This article looks at the Child Support Act of 1991, why it was introduced, and how it is enforced when it comes to non payment of maintenance...
Child Surrogacy and The Law
Surrogacy is defined as one woman - referred to as the 'mother' - having intercourse or medical treatment in order to achieve pregnancy for the purposes of another woman. Is it legal or are there loop...
Children in Care
This article looks at what options are available when it comes to placing children in care....
Combating Underage Drinking
This article looks at under age drinking, how to spot your child is an under age drinker and what can be done to stop the sale of alcohol to minors...
Community Sentences For Young People
A look at community sentences and how they are handed down to those individuals who break the law....
Contact Orders & How They Affect Parents
Contact Orders are issued as a means of ensuring visiting rights for parents. We examine how these orders are granted and how they work....
Could a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
What happens when a child wants to live with a non-resident parent? The procedure is explained here....
Criminal Conduct and Children
Find out what constitutes criminal conduct by children or minors, and at what age they can be prosecuted for their actions....
Cruelty to Children
This article looks at cruelty to children and how it can be identified and combated....
Curfew Notices for Children
Why Curfew Notices may be applied and how they are enforced within a community....
Dealing with Child Crime
This article looks at what the prosecutable age of a child is and under what circumstances can it be used....
Discipline and Sanctions in School
Every school has a policy document which sets out the school's standards for behaviour from pupils and what they will do if behaviour falls below such standards...
Dismissal Because of Pregnancy?
If you do lose your job when you are pregnant this could be a case for unfair dismissal. Find out what to do if this happens to you and what your legal rights are....
Dismissed from Work Due to Pregnancy: A Case Study
Read the case study of Monika, a religious education teacher, who was dismissed from employment after falling pregnant by a Roman Catholic Priest....
Do I Have the Right to Know Where My Children Are?
When there is more than one parent with parental responsibility, what rights do they have in relation to their children for the times when they do not have care of the child?...
Do I Have to Bring My Daughter Back?
What should a mother do in what might prove to be a transatlantic custody dispute?...
Employing a Child
Does your child want to get a part-time job? Find out what your child can and cannot do, and what are the age and time limitations....
Family Proceedings Court
The Family Proceedings Court (FPC) is that part of the court service where hearings relating to family issues, such as custody and residency, are heard....
Flexible Working And The Law
You have the right to request flexible working from your employer in specific circumstances. Find out more here....
Gambling Laws Concerning Children
Find out what laws are in place to protect children from gambling, and how to spot the symptoms of gambling in children....
House Parties Advertised on Social Networking Sites
If you're leaving your teenager home alone, or if you're planning a party for them that you are going to supervise, read this article first....
How Cafcass Officers Help Children
What is a Cafcass officer and what do they do? We examine how a Cafcass officer can help with the difficulties of a family break up....
I Was Arrested Because of My Son: A Case Study
Mandy, a mum of six, went to prison when her sons would not stop truanting from school. Eventually the Local Authority gave up....
Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet
These days, it is imperative that your child knows how to surf safely on the Internet. Follow these top tips to ensure your child's safety....
Leaving Your Children Home Alone
Are you thinking of leaving your child at home alone? Find out about the law and your responsibilities to ensure that you don't commit a criminal offence....
Legal Entitlement to Child Benefit and Tax Credits
Parents are entitled to claim for child benefit from the government to help with the costs of bringing up children. Read all about child benefit, child tax credits and child trust funds here....
Medical Treatment for Young People
If your child needs medical treatment, can they refuse it? What if you disagree with the other parent about the medical treatment of your child? In what circumstances does your child have the ability ...
Minors And Contracts
If your child has entered into a contract or is about to, you should know whether they are legally obligated to carry out the contract, and whether you can become legally responsible for their dealing...
My Child Was Forced to Marry: A Case Study
Forced marriages unfortunately occur throughout the world and the UK. Luckily, Shazia was saved before it was too late....
My Children Have Been Taken Into Care - What Are my Legal Rights?
One mother asks what her rights are now that Social Services have taken her children into care....
Older Children Renting a Property: A Parent's Guide
If your child is thinking about renting a property, then it is likely that you will want to know all of the key information to ensure that the rental process is a smooth one....
Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships
If your child is considering an apprenticeship, you'll want to know as much as you can. Here is a brief but comprehensive guide for parents....
Paying Maintenance or Child Support
This article looks at how and why you should pay maintenance and how the Child Support Agency oversees this....
Prohibited Steps Orders
A Prohibited Steps Order (PSO) is an order granted by the court to prevent one parent from carrying out certain events or making specific trips with their children without the express permission of th...
Protecting Your Children When They Leave Home
If your child is leaving home for the first time, it is only natural that you want to ensure that they are as safe as possible. Here are some tips on how to avoid risks and stay safe while on the move...
Public Nuisance Offences
This article looks at public nuisance offences, what they are and what can be done to reduce them....
Questionnaire: Could Your Child Get an ASBO?
If your child is exhibiting anti-social behaviour, he or she could be made the subject of an ASBO. Find out whether your child might be at risk of getting an ASBO....
Registering The Birth of a Child
Details on how to register your child's birth, what information is placed on the birth certificate, and who can register the birth....
Regulations On The Home Schooling Of Your Child
Find out the rules and regulations for home schooling your child....
School Admissions and the Law
Are you applying for your child's admission to school? Find out all about the admissions procedure and what you can do if your child is not admitted, here....
School Exclusions and the Law
Has your child been excluded from school? If so, you have a right of appeal. Find out all about your child's rights and the procedure for appealing here....
Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Children
This article looks at the sale of tobacco and alcohol to individuals under the legal age, and discusses what can be done to alleviate the problem....
Selling Dangerous Substances
This article looks at the sale of dangerous substances to minors and what you can do to prevent it....
Should we Still Pay Maintenance?
A person with parental responsibility for a child has a duty to provide for them until they are 18 years old. But what happens if the child is living without either parent?...
Single Parents' Rights
Advice on the rights of single parents, including what help and financial assistance you can expect to receive from your local authority and ex-partner....
Smacking Your Children
What is the law relating to smacking or disciplining children? What are teachers allowed to do, and what can't they do? Find out here....
Specific Issue Orders for Parents
Specific Issue Orders are issued when ex partners cannot agree on important issues that affect their children. Find out when these issues may be determined by a family court....
Steps That Schools Take Against Bullying
This article looks at the practical and legal steps a school must take when investigating bullying and also asks what parents and teachers can do to reduce bullying in schools....
Student Loans and University Tuition Fees: Know the Facts
Going to university is very expensive and therefore it is important to ensure that you have researched all the ways to raise enough money to live and study...
Teen on the Edge of the Law? A Reality Check
Is your teenager out of control? Here are some stark facts about the risks they are taking with drugs and criminal behaviour, and the effects they have on their health and job prospects....
The Law & Child Discipline
Should you or shouldn't you smack your child? This is a subject that has caused raging debates over the last few years. We look at the law and what other options are available when it comes to discip...
The Law on Paternity & Maternity Leave
Employment law and the laws regarding Paternity and Maternity Leave are often confusing - here we try to explain the rules as concisely and plainly as possible...
The Laws on Dependency Leave for Parents
Dependency Leave is sometimes required in a crisis or family emergency - we look at how Dependency Leave operates and how you should use it....
The Rights of Children Under Employment Law
Find out what are the rights of children under employment law, including how many hours a week they can legally work and what is the minimum rates of pay for their age group....
The Rights of Working Parents
What are the rights of working parents in the United Kingdom? This article aims to answer those questions and give impartial help and advice in understanding your rights as a working parent....
The role of the NSPCC
The fundamental goal of the NSPCC is to help reduce - and eventually stamp out - cruelty to children in all its many forms....
The Role of the Youth Offending Team
What does the Youth Offending Team do and how can they help young people? Find out how they work to prevent criminal activity, both before and after young people have committed offences....
UK Law and Child Marriages
Find out what are the laws relating to children who want to get married or enter a civil partnership in the UK....
Underage Sex: How to Protect Your Children
If you are worried about your child engaging in underage sex, find out what the law says and whether you can be prosecuted for 'turning a blind eye'....
Understanding Parental Responsibility
This article looks at parental responsibility, and what you can do as a parent if you do not have responsibility for your child....
Understanding Parenting Contracts
This article looks at the issuing of parenting contracts and how they are used in conjunction with ASBOs and ABCs....
Understanding Residence Orders
Residence Orders are applied by the court when parents cannot come to an amicable agreement about where and with whom their children should live. Find out how you can apply for an order....
Understanding Truancy Laws
Find out what are the truancy laws in the UK, why children play truant, and what are the consequences to the parents....
University Tuition Fees and Student Loans
If your child is entering higher education, there are several options for financial help. Some of these are means-tested, others are not. Find out more here....
We Won Our Surrogate Custody Battle: A Case Study
An inspirational story where, in contrast to the usual case, a married couple won custody of their child born to a surrogate mother....
What are my Ex-Partners Visitation Rights?
Resolving child custody and visitation rights when a relationship between unmarried parents breaks down. Which law applies when the parties live in different EU states?...
What Are The Legal Rights of a Father?
Fathers have legal rights when it comes to their children, but often don't know what they are. Here clarify what rights a father has....
What Are The Rights of Foster Parents?
We examine the rights of foster parents and also what measures are taken to safeguard the legal rights of the children in their care....
What 'In Loco Parentis' Means to You
When children are in the care of their school, the teachers are said to be acting 'in loco parentis'. Find out more about how this affects you as a parent....
What is a Custodianship Order?
This article looks at Custodianship Orders and asks are they more favourable than adoption or is adoption the best course of action in the case of children who have no parents?...
What is a Disqualification Order?
This article looks at disqualification orders, why they are handed out, and what effect they can have on your job application....
What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement?
What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement and how does it affect unmarried or divorced couples and the raising of their children....
What is a Supervision Period?
Understanding the conditions of a period of supervision as laid down by a magistrate in the case of a young offender....
What is a Young Offender?
What constitutes a young offender and what happens to them when they are imprisoned and subsequently released?...
What is an Anti-Social Behaviour Order?
A look an Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), how they work and under what circumstances an ASBO is issued....
What is the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme?
A new scheme, the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme, has been introduced to allow parents or guardians the opportunity to apply to the police for disclosure, where they believe children to be at r...
What Rights do I Have as a Grandparent?
What happens when people with parental responsibility disagree about what is best for a child, and what are grandparents’ rights towards their grandchildren....
When To Consider Legal Guardianship
Legal guardianship is when a person is appointed to look after children in the event of their parents’ death. Find out how to chose and appoint the right person....
Who Qualifies for Free School Meals?
There are government initiatives that enable children to get free meals, free milk and free fruit and vegetables while in school. Find out whether your child is eligible here....
Who Qualifies for Help With Childcare Costs?
If you work 16 or more hours per week you may be able to claim financial help from the government for the cost of childcare. Find out whether you're eligible here....
Your Rights as a Grandparent
If you are a grandparent wishing to maintain contact with your grandchildren after a family divorce or separation, then there are a number of ways in which you can try to save your relationship before...
Your Rights as a Guardian
This article looks at your rights should you become a legal guardian to someone else's children....