Can Social Services Stop Me From Having Contact With My Child?
18
May - 2026
Can social services stop you seeing your child? Learn your legal rights, when contact can be restricted, and how the court decides arrangements.
What Is A Family Assistance Order And Why Is It Required?
30
Mar - 2026
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.
The Arrival of Child Focused Courts
23
Mar - 2026
Child-focused courts are being rolled out across the UK, aiming to improve family court processes and prioritise children’s welfare.
Why Are Family Lawyers So Busy Just After Christmas? What Happens To Families?
02
Jan - 2026
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.
Criminal and family proceedings – what happens if I am involved in both?
16
Jun - 2025
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...
Help! My child is being put on a Child Protection Plan
06
May - 2025
Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat, discusses Child Protection Conferences, what they are, who should attend and why?....
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? - Fiona Moffat
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...
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