Contact with Children in Care Over Christmas
04
Dec - 2018
Christmas contact is almost always an issue for parents of looked after children who are spending Christmas away from home, perhaps with foster carers.
Hearings in Care Proceedings
07
Nov - 2018
Hearings in the Family Court are private. The press cannot attend. Only the parties and their legal representatives can come into the Courtroom. You cannot bring a family member or friend with you unless there is a very good reason and the Court agrees that it is appropriate to do so.
Divorce, Adult Behaviour and the Effects on Children
16
Aug - 2018
When parents separate the problems that they have between them should not be inflicted upon their children but so often they are. Hostility between parents can lead to children becoming pawns in a distressing game, even if it isn’t intentional.
What is Forced Adoption?
17
Jul - 2018
The term “forced adoption” is not a term that is used in Court proceedings. The Court and solicitors in Care proceedings will refer to non-consensual adoption or contested adoption. It is a term widely used on an almost daily basis in the media, especially the newspapers and on social media. It has also been discussed often in Parliament.
Children in Court - 'Do You Wear a Wig?'
16
Jul - 2018
‘Do you wear a wig?’ – I think I can honestly say I am asked this question almost every time I meet a child when I explain my role to them.
The Rise of Cohabiting Couples & How to Protect Yourself
03
Feb - 2018
A new poll has read that two thirds of cohabiting couples are unaware that there is no such thing as a “common law marriage” in England and Wales.
Divorce - Frequently Asked Questions
03
Dec - 2017
Separating and getting divorced is a huge step to take. If you are unsure about this then the answers may be in the blog below...
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