Representing Yourself in a Family Law Court...
08
Jul - 2019
Can I represent myself in the Family Court of Law? Yes. A person who is not represented by a lawyer is referred to as a ‘Litigant in Person'...
Step Parent Responsibilty...
08
Jul - 2019
Step families are a common feature in modern day life. A step parent can acquire Parental Responsibility in certain circumstances...
Seeking Support and Asking for Help
18
Jun - 2019
Why might a child be taken into care? The most common reasons are alcohol/substance abuse, domestic abuse, mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Secrecy in the Family Courts
10
Jun - 2019
The Family Court is anxious to improve access to the reporting of family proceedings in an effort to avoid accusations of secrecy & lack of accountability.
Equality in Marriage: What About Divorce?
10
Jun - 2019
Divorce law for same-sex and opposite-sex couples - are the laws equal? This blog post explains why that is not currently the case in the UK...
A Child in Care: Where Will They Live?
21
May - 2019
If the local authority has a care order for a child, whether this is an interim or final order, they will have parental responsibility for that child
Parental Alienation
21
May - 2019
Parental alienation is a phrase that you may have come across. It is where one parent creates an unwarranted fear or hostility
Who or What is a Tipstaff?
30
Apr - 2019
A Tipstaff was originally a long staff made of wood, with one end topped with a crown... but what is it's relevance in the modern world?
Can I Get Free Legal Advice When My Child Has Social Work Involvement?
15
Apr - 2019
'Can I get free legal advice when my child has social work involvement? Family Law Solicitor, Melissa Knight, discusses in her latest blog.....
Who Can Discharge a Care Order and How?
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Mar - 2019
A Care Order can be discharged via the following means: A Local Authority in whose favour a Care Order has been granted by the Court...
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