Legal Articles by Court Help Limited

Family court fees went up on 13 July 2026. The new C100, divorce, Form A and consent order fees, what is still free, and how Help with Fees works.

The legal age to get married in England and Wales is 18. Since 27 February 2023, 16 and 17 year olds can't marry or form a civil partnership, even with consent.

Do you need a MIAM before court for a financial order? What changed in April 2024: exemptions, Form A, Form FM5 and costs.

Under new divorce law (divorces happening from 06th April 2022 onwards), Yes, your spouse can divorce you even if you don't want a divorce.

Who are CAFCASS? Will CAFCASS call me? What is a safeguarding letter? How do I prepare for a CAFCASS phone call?

After a divorce, it is common for people to change their name back to their maiden name, though not all may choose to do this.

A women's refuge provides women with a safe house where they can stay free from fear of physical and emotional harm from domestic violence

Contents: Emotional impacts of parents divorce on adolescents and children The different experience of divorce for teenagers and younger...

What happens to your dog in the divorce? Under UK Law Dogs are treated as chattels, which is...

What is a Form E? How do you fill in a Form E? What happens if you lie in a Form E? Do I need a solicitor for a Form E? Form e divorce

What is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial (POSTNUP) agreement is an agreement signed by the married couple, after their wedding....

A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) refers to the initial meeting with a family mediator.

Does a non-molestation order stop you seeing your child? How the order and child contact fit together, arranging contact safely and applying to court.

Parallel Parenting is where separated parents who share custody of their child each have their own independent parenting styles.

An Annulment (aka, Nullity) is how a marriage is dissolved by declaring it to be null and void, or declaring it was never legally valid.

Hybrid mediation is one of the dispute resolution options suited specifically to highly complex cases.

Family Mediation refers to a confidential and flexible process that is used to settle disputes between couples or the parents of a child, it

In England, no-fault divorce refers to divorces where one spouse must no longer be proven in court to be guilty of desertion or adultery, or