I love Coronation Street. I have watched it all my life. So, what do I think of their portrayal of Social Services’ involvement with Fiz and Tyrone’s girls, Hope and Ruby?
Parents in care proceedings accused of using illicit substances often find themselves subject to drug testing so that the Court can be provided with evidence as to their level of drug use, the substances used and the honesty of the parent within the proceedings.
It is the duty of the family court to ensure that a child is properly safeguarded and taken care of, taking into consideration the welfare checklist in Section 1 of the Children Act 1989.
Once an application has been made to court in family proceedings, for instance for a divorce, to deal with financial matters, children’s issues or non-molestation/occupation orders, the papers need to be served upon the other party known as the respondent.
Leading law firm Timms Solicitors have presented a £750 cheque to Derby Child Contact Centre following its annual childcare conference for fellow professionals.
As a parent going through Care Proceedings it is important to know if and when they will be granted contact with their child/children.
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their property (estate). The generic name for the person dealing with the estate is personal representative
Timms Solicitors’ Head of Wills & Probate, Jo Robinson, has become a partner at the leading law firm which has offices in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, Burton-upon-Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby.
My blog in July 2019 dealt with the standard and burden of proof in Fact Find Hearings and how this differs from the criminal burden of proof.
It has come to light recently that if you were appointed as a Deputy for someone between the period 1 April 2008 and 31st March 2015 (‘the qualifying period’) then you may be eligible to claim a refund for certain deputyship fees
