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Penn Chambers
Feb 172 min read
What is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation is a term to describe behaviours where one parent expresses an outgoing pattern of negative attitudes and...
Penn Chambers
Feb 74 min read
What is parental responsibility?
Parental responsibility is defined under s3(1) Children Act 1989 as being: all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority...
Penn Chambers
Jan 251 min read
NEW | Penn Chambers' The Discretionary Dispatch
At Penn Chambers Solicitors, we are excited to launch The Discretionary Dispatch, our revamped newsletter designed to bring you more...
Penn Chambers
Jan 251 min read
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Penn Chambers
Jan 142 min read
All You Need to Know About MIAM
The first meeting with a mediator is often called a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting or MIAM.
Penn Chambers
May 17, 20242 min read
Paternity Fraud in the UK
Navigating the complexities of paternity fraud requires legal expertise. At Penn Chambers, our specialist family lawyers offer support...
Penn Chambers
Apr 25, 20241 min read
First meeting with a Family Solicitor
We understand that family law issues can be overwhelming, we can reassure you that you do not have to face them alone. Booking a first meeti
Penn Chambers
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Are You A Common Law Spouse?
In the medieval period in the United Kingdom, it was not unusual for two people to live together and declare that they were “married”...
Penn Chambers
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Press Release: Penn Chambers Solicitors Acquires Family Law and Wills, Trusts and Probate Files
Penn Chambers Solicitors, a boutique law firm based in the City of London, has announced their acquisition of the Family Law...
Penn Chambers
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Family Law | Separated Parents - Consent to Take Your Child Abroad
The legal rules for taking children abroad can be complex for separated parents. Consent to take your child abroad...
Penn Chambers
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Family Law | Rights of Cohabitees
Many cohabitees have the misperception that they are in a ‘common law marriage’, but this is incorrect.
Penn Chambers
May 31, 20232 min read
Family Law | What Happens When Unmarried Couples Purchase a Property?
When purchasing a property with a partner, the last thing on either party’s mind will be separation. But what will happen if...
Penn Chambers
May 23, 20232 min read
Family Law | What Is A Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan is a vital document that clarifies the arrangements for caring for children between parents after a divorce or separation.
Penn Chambers
May 23, 20232 min read
Family Law | A Comprehensive Guide To The Procedures Of Child Matters
When couples with children separate, it can be a difficult and emotional time. Ideally, both parents should be able to come to an...
Penn Chambers
May 23, 20232 min read
Family Law | The No Fault Divorce: A New Era in Divorce Proceedings
As of 06 April 2022, the No Fault Divorce Act came into force in the UK. This new legislation has made it easier for...
Penn Chambers
May 17, 20232 min read
Family Law | The Rise of 'Grey Divorce': From Bill & Melinda to Silver Splitters Everywhere
'Grey Divorce' also known as 'silver splitter', this term refers to divorces involving individuals aged 50 and over.
Penn Chambers
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Family & Wills | What Happens To Your Will After A Divorce?
A marriage revokes a Will i.e. it is no longer valid, but what happens to your Will after a divorce?
You may be pleased to learn that...
Penn Chambers
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Family Law | Divorce & Financial Settlement - What to Expect?
The decision to proceed with a divorce can be a difficult one to make, especially if you are worried about how you will cope financially...
Penn Chambers
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Family Law | The Legal Age Of Marriage In England And Wales Rises To 18
Today (27.02.2023) marks the day when the legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18. The Marriage and Civil Partnership...
Penn Chambers
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Family Law | Pre and Post Nuptial agreements
Parmjeet Bhambra, Head of the Family Law department at Penn Chambers, and an experienced divorce solicitor has touched on the pre and...
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