Summer Holidays Archives - Edinburgh Family Law

Single parents travelling abroad: Does a travel consent letter need to be notarised?

For single parents, navigating international travel with children can pose unique challenges and legal considerations.

One crucial document that single parents should be aware of is the travel consent letter. This document serves as proof that the parent or guardian has given permission for their child to travel internationally, especially when only one parent is accompanying the child.

But why exactly do single parents need travel consent letters, and what legal implications do they carry?

Legal Requirements and Parental Consent

If both parents are accompanying the child, a notarised letter of consent isn’t required. However, if only one parent or someone other than a […]

Why do divorce and separation rates peak after the summer holidays?

cmathison2024-02-21T11:58:24+00:00July 26th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Separation Agreements, Summer Holidays|

The summer holidays can be a magical time for families to make memories, go on trips and spend uninterrupted quality time together.

However, in our experience, the school summer holidays can often be the final straw for relationships that have been fragile for some time.

It’s been well researched and documented that parents often experience an increase in domestic arguments during the summer months, which in turn may lead them to becoming disillusioned with their relationship and to question its long-term viability.

End of the school holidays is one of the busiest times for Family Lawyers

Outside of post-Christmas enquiries in January, the end […]