Adoption Procedure Changes
26
Nov - 2024
Family Law Solicitor, Dee Khunkhuna discusses the recent proposed wholesale changes to adoption procedures and contact with birth family after adoption in her most recent blog...
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
07
Jun - 2021
The Domestic Abuse Act finally became law on 30 April 2021 but what does it actually mean and how have things changed from the way they were before?
The Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP)
24
Feb - 2021
In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor, Dee Khunkhuna discusses the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP), what it is, how it helps and what is involved....
Getting Legal Responsibility For A Stepchild
07
Jul - 2020
In her latest blog, Timms Family Law Solicitor, Dee Khunkhuna outlines the process of getting legal responsibility for a stepchild...
What Is A Fact-Finding Hearing And Why Is It Needed In Public Law (Care) Cases?
07
Jul - 2020
A fact-finding hearing is a court hearing used as part of family law court cases. It is for those cases where what happened (ie the facts) are in dispute.
Where should my Children Case be Heard?
19
Mar - 2020
When Court applications are made for public law children cases, they may be listed in the Magistrates Court, County Court or High Court.
Is there a Shortage of Mental Health Services for the Young?
17
Feb - 2020
So many young people are struggling with their mental health. Trying to get them the right help before they reach crisis point is proving more and more difficult.
What is an Intermediary in Family Law Proceedings?
19
Dec - 2019
The role of an intermediary was created by the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to help vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases. However, the use of intermediaries has since spread to be included in Family Court proceedings.
Can I See My Child After They've Been Adopted?
26
Nov - 2019
When parents are no longer able to look after their children one of the options the court has to consider is whether adoption is right for child.
What is a Kinship Carer?
14
Oct - 2019
Looking after children full time when you are grandparents or extended family members has started to become the norm in recent times. It is often referred to as being a 'Kinship Carer'.
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