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Can we Legally Throw Out Our 16-Year-Old Son?
The parents of a child have certain responsibilities to care for that him or her which are covered by the legal concept of parental responsibility. A person...
What is a Custodianship Order?
There may be times when it is necessary to have a child looked after by another adult due to bereavement, the fact that the child’s parent or parents canno...
What 'In Loco Parentis' Means to You
You may have heard the phrase ‘in loco parentis’ many times before, but did you know that it actually has legal significance when it comes to looking aft...
Being a Guarantor for Your Child's Mortgage
With the unpredictability of the housing market in the current recession, and mortgage lenders no longer offering 100% mortgages, it can be very difficult fo...
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Child Maintenance Service and How It Might Affect You
The Child Maintenance Service ["CMS"] opened on 29 July 2013. CMS is designed to take over from The Child Support Agency ["CSA"]. The Change Over Similar to...
Accessing Your Child's Medical Records: Your Rights
As a loving parent, there may be times when you wish to see your child's medical records. There are two different scenarios as to when this might occur: If y...
What is the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme?
The Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme is a new scheme, where parents and guardians can now find out whether or not an individual is posing a risk to a ch...
Your Rights as a Grandparent
Grandparents, whether maternal or paternal, play a vital role in any family unit. As more women become focused on careers and wish to return to work after gi...
Older Children Renting a Property: A Parent's Guide
If your child is thinking about moving out and renting a property, you will want to ensure that the renting process goes as smoothly as possible. Here is a g...
Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain both experience in the workplace and training. With the increase in university fees and the removal of Education Mai...
Alternatives to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Since the cancellation of Education Maintenance Allowance (known as EMA) to all new applicants entering further education in September 2011, students have be...
Medical Treatment for Young People
If your child is about to undergo medical treatment, you may want to know what your child’s rights are and what your rights are as a parent or guardian. In...
School Exclusions and the Law
If your child has been excluded from school, you are likely to have numerous questions about where this leaves the future of your child’s education. School...
Child Abduction and Parental Rights
Taking a child out of a country without the proper legal consent is known as child abduction. This is the case whether a child is taken out of the UK or sent...
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