Family Law and Relationships

Child Arrangements

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Family Law and RelationshipsEngland and Wales

Parents increasingly restrict children’s online presence amid privacy and legal concerns

An emerging trend shows more parents choosing to keep children off social media due to worries over privacy, AI-generated deepfakes, and future digital reputation, especially amid parental disputes post-separation.

3 September 2026

Family Law and RelationshipsEngland and Wales

Child maintenance after separation: who pays, how much and for how long?

Separating does not end either parent’s financial responsibility for their children. Here is how child maintenance is arranged, how payments are calculated and what can happen when circumstances change or payments are missed.

3 September 2026