Monthly Archives: March 2011

Every Parent’s Nightmare: International Parental Child Abduction

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

We are pleased to have family law expert Jane from Devon-based law firm Hartnell Chanot explain to us  in simple English some important aspects of Child Abduction. ************************************************************************* “Child abduction”, may sound dramatic, but due to the increase in family … Continue reading →

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Panic Attacks

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

I have wanted to write this post since before I started blogging. It takes some doing though. But part of me wants needs to write it so I’ll continue… …and I’ll cut to the chase! In my life I feel … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence – A United Front

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

The statistics of Domestic Violence cases in the UK (and around the world) are nothing less than horrific. In running OnlyMums and OnlyDads we have been led to ask the question what more the law can do to help protect … Continue reading →

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#FamilyLaw – an overview

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

First of all we must thank all those who contributed to this event. The articles were all of a consistently high quality. They were informative and interesting in equal measure. We hope they will provide a valuable resource for those … Continue reading →

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Weekend Dad

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

It was on Boxing Day 2009 that I popped into the OnlyDads Office to pick up the inevitable “Christmas crisis” calls. When I got there the ‘phone was ringing; on the other end was a Dad who (crying) told me … Continue reading →

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When did being a bad husband get translated into you’re a bad dad?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

It is hard for OnlyDads to introduce this article. In many ways it speaks for itself. It is brave and caring and honest. It does demonstrate that family break-up is seldom easy. We are always honoured to post articles from … Continue reading →

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Grandparents and Family Law

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

The OnlyDads office is frequently talking to Grandparents concerned that they no longer get to see their Grandchilren. So it is with much gratitude that we thank Hunters and  Jo Carr-West in particular for this well written and valuable article on Grandparents … Continue reading →

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CSA – a way forward?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

The proposed changes to the CSA have given rise to a number of questions and concerns from single parents across the UK. When we first mentioned the CSA on our blog, the response was huge (read that article here) Now, Beki … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Friends

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

We are very grateful to Becky Jarvis for this useful summary and description of the role of McKenzie Friends. OnlyMums and OnlyDads have at their heart a belief that where possible Mums and Dads should take the best possible professional legal … Continue reading →

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Representing Yourself at Court

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Here at OnlyDads we are frequently asked for advice from Dads who are wanting to represent themselves at Court. Here, Simon Bethel sets out some basic considerations and a few pointers which we will use as a very useful bit … Continue reading →

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