Calls for fresh attention to fundamental principles of good care proceeding case management 3rd September 2021 The Court of appeal has called for ‘fresh attention’ to the fundamental principles of good case management in care proceedings, […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, News
What is a contact centre and when may one be used? 23rd July 2021 This post explains what contact centres are and why in some circumstances they are helpful for parents. When a marriage […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children, Uncategorized
Devon’s leading family law firm is national finalist 24th May 2021 Family law specialist The Family Law Company has been chosen as a finalist in the Legal Aid Practitioners Group 2021 […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Legal Aid
Court Protocol during the COVID-19 pandemic 9th March 2021 This article outlines the do and don’ts for attending virtual Court hearings. There have been some comical moments on social […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Divorce & Finance, Family Disputes Involving Children
Ministry of Justice launches review into how the Family Courts balances child safety 18th November 2020 On 9 November 2020, the Ministry of Justice announced that it would be launching a review into how the Family […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children
Only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places 22nd April 2020 Last night, BBC Newsnight reported that only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places. There are […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
Social Services are involved with my children but I find attending meetings and court difficult. Could I have an advocate to help me? 12th February 2020 Extra support is available for parents who have learning difficulties. There are a number of local organisations who can […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is an Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPCC)? 16th October 2019 An ICPCC is a meeting called by Social Services (the Local Authority) to determine whether the child in question can […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is a Part 25 Expert in family proceedings? 10th July 2019 An Expert is ‘a person who provides expert evidence for use in proceedings.’ Experts can include independent social workers, consultant […] Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Family Disputes Involving Children
Who can have contact with a child in foster care? 24th April 2019 Under section 34(1) Children Act 1989 the local authority (social services) must allow the child in foster care reasonable contact […] Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention