Understand Family Assistance Orders under the Children Act 1989, including when they are used, how they support child arrangements, and how long they last. Learn how courts prioritise child welfare in family disputes and when professional support from Cafcass or social services may be involved.
Child-focused courts are being rolled out across the UK, aiming to improve family court processes and prioritise children’s welfare.
Happy New Year! In her latest blog, Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat discusses Christmas pressures and what to do if Christmas has felt like papering over the cracks.
It is not unusual for someone in the middle of family proceedings to also be involved in criminal proceedings either as a victim or as a suspect. Managing Partner, Fiona Moffat, explains what happens if you're involved in both in her latest blog...
Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat, discusses Child Protection Conferences, what they are, who should attend and why?....
In this article Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat, looks at the existing law around post adoption contact, the proposals of the PLWG report and the issues this raises.
'Can Social Services Make Me Leave My Partner?' Read more in our latest blog.....
This issue was determined in January by the High Court in the case of KL v BA (2025) EWHC 102 (Fam). This landmark case provides guidance on the complex issues around parental rights and the impact of mistakes or misrepresentation when a birth is registered.
For International Women's Day Managing Partner Fiona Moffat talks about Marie Christine Chilver and why she is an inspiration to her and many other women today...
When carrying out any child protection enquiries or assessments, a Social Worker will always want to speak individually to the child or children. They will usually want to see a child without his or her parent present, often in a neutral environment such as school or nursery if possible.
