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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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...
