How long will my Children Act proceedings take to conclude? 6th November 2019 This will always be dependent on the complexity of your case and whether any allegations of domestic abuse or welfare […] Categories: Children
What can I do if my child has been taken to another country by the other parent, or retained in another country beyond my agreement? 23rd October 2019 If your child has been taken to another country without your permission or has been kept in another country for […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children
Adding a parent’s name to a birth certificate posthumously 18th October 2019 I was recently asked about the story of Kirsty Gravett and the task she faced when she wanted to add […] Categories: Children
I want to adopt a step-child, how do I go about it? 9th October 2019 In order to be considered to adopt a step-child , you need to be over the age of 21. You […] Categories: Children
What is a fact finding hearing? 25th September 2019 If you are a parent and the Local Authority has issued care proceedings in respect of your children, in certain […] Categories: Children
Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation? 11th September 2019 Within Children Act proceedings the children’s welfare is the paramount consideration and the Court has to take into account a […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child? 7th August 2019 With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for parents with children who have parted ways […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children
Will my child have their own solicitor in court proceedings? 16th July 2019 If proceedings are brought by the local authority (known as “care proceedings”), your child will automatically be a party […] Categories: Children
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
Do you live abroad and have children living in England? 3rd July 2019 Do you live abroad and have children living in England, with whom there are no orders that you can have […] Categories: Child Abduction, Children