Family, Care and Divorce

In life many unpredictable things can happen but the best way to manage these unexpected events is to prepare for them. In her most recent blog, Isabelle Cartwright discusses ‘Testamentary Guardians’… If you are a parent, you ought to consider who would look after your child in the event of your death. Typically, parents choose […]

Timms Family Law Solicitor & Mediator, Adrian Rose, is urging separated parents to plan ahead for the school summer holiday regarding child arrangements. School holidays bring a change of routine. Living arrangements that work well in term-time can prove inadequate in the summer when these routines change. As an accredited Family Mediator, I’m often asked […]

  In her most recent blog Family Law Solicitor, Jo Taylor, discusses ‘What is a PLO and What Can I Expect?’… What is a PLO meeting? A PLO meeting is usually referred to as a Public Law Outline or a Pre-Proceedings Meeting. The meeting will consider what needs to be done to protect a child […]

When a child is made the subject of an Interim Care Order, the Local Authority has a duty to compile a Care Plan. This plan is shared with the child’s parents and sets out how the Local Authority will meet its legal obligation to provide a reasonable standard of care to the child. Why Do […]

Following on from a previous blog, Family Law Solicitor Jo Taylor, discusses common terms that are used during pre-proceedings… Child Protection Medicals A Child Protection Medical is a medical examination undertaken to assess if a child or young person has been injured as a result of abuse or neglect. The examination may include blood and […]

‘What is a parenting assessment?’ Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Sheffield discusses in her latest blog… There is no manual on how to be the “perfect parent” and you simply need to be “good enough” to keep your child or baby safe. Sadly, that is not always the case, and many children are at risk of […]

Following on from her previous blog ‘What Is Child Abuse’, Jo Taylor discusses what to do if you suspect a child is being abused… If a child reveals abuse what should I do? A child who is being abused might not realise what’s happening is wrong and they might even blame themselves. If a child […]

In her latest blog, Jo Taylor discusses what child abuse is and the different forms of abuse that can occur… What Is Child Abuse? There are many different forms of child abuse which can cause significant harm to a child. The most common forms include physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as neglect. Physical […]

Timms Family Law Solicitor, Leonnie Watson, often gets asked whether children should stay at home or go to contact when they are unwell. In her most recent blog, she discusses different outcomes to this FAQ… Parent Contact with Unwell Children – What To Do… The general advice is that unless the child is too ill […]

When a child contact order isn’t followed, enforcement applications can help ensure children maintain relationships with both parents. Family law solicitor, Leonnie Watson discusses in her latest blog… Ensuring regular and meaningful contact between children and the parent they don’t live with is crucial for the wellbeing of the child and the preservation of their […]