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Guiding Principles

No child shall be denied a full and proper relationship with his or her parents unless it has been proved that such a relationship presents a risk to the child. Any attempt to deny or obstruct this relationship should be regarded as unacceptable.

There should be a presumption of shared parenting and this should be the starting point when parents separate.

The importance of grandparents and the wider family should be recognised and addressed.

Children should spend enough time with both parents to be able to negate any attempts at ‘adverse influence’.

Preventing a child having a relationship with both parents by breaching a court order is unacceptable and the law should deal with such breaches promptly.

Best Practice

I recommend the option of mediation as an alternative to litigation. The decision to enter mediation should be balanced against the extent to which it may create harmful delays.

I endeavour to identify and inform about the risks in embarking on a particular course of action.

Roles and Responsibilities 

I will consider the papers supplied to us before any hearing and will make suggestions and recommendations as we see fit.
 
I have not trained as a lawyer and make no warranties or representations of any
kind with regard to advice and suggestions and am not personally responsible or
liable for decisions made by the client, the court, or other parties.
 
My attendance at court implies that I will liaise and/or negotiate with other parties
and/or their representatives or other professionals as appropriate. If so allowed by the
Judge, I will make notes and put forward suggestions to the Judge or the client as
appropriate.
 
Family Law Decisions Limited is a private limited company under the Companies Act 1985 registered in England and Wales, registered number 6472927. The registered office is at 50 Strathcona Avenue, Bookham, Surrey KT23 4HP