Shared residence & holidays

Well I am back from the abyss of work I have been plunged into post Baby P although despite statements to the effect that things are slowing down it is marginal. An interesting question has been exercising me: can a holder of a shared residence order take a child on holiday abroad without the consent…

Foreign marriage

Apart from the carbon footprint issues about international travel it brings with it a number of family law issues. A common question is whether or not UK family law recognises a foreign marriage. Generally speaking the answer is that if the marriage was legal in the country where it took place it will be recognised…