Contact after Adoption
18
Mar - 2025
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?
17
Mar - 2025
'Can Social Services Make Me Leave My Partner?' Read more in our latest blog.....
Parental Responsibility for Non-Biological Fathers vs Birth Certificate Listing
10
Mar - 2025
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.
International Women's Day - Who Inspires You?
10
Mar - 2025
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...
Can The Social Worker Speak To My Children Alone?
18
Feb - 2025
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.
Can Social Services Stop Me From Having Contact With My Child?
29
Jan - 2025
We are often asked the question as to whether Social Services can stop a parent from having contact with their child. The answer differs depending upon the nature of the Local Authority’s involvement with the family.
Baby Swap Saga in ITV drama 'Playing Nice'
14
Jan - 2025
Spoiler Alert- This article discusses the 4-part ITV drama Playing Nice based on the book by J P Delaney. If you haven’t caught up with this yet you might want to save this article for later.
Why Are Family Lawyers So Busy Just After Christmas? What Happens To Families?
02
Jan - 2025
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.
Government Changes To Children’s Social Care
20
Nov - 2024
Breaking news – Government announces “ Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care”
Midland Circuit Launch for Private Law
22
Apr - 2024
East Midlands Courts have implemented a new management system in private law matters. Timms Managing Partner, Fiona Moffat discusses in her most recent blog...
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