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
Findings of fact in children cases – what are they? 13th June 2019 I represent a lot of parents and children who become involved in ‘findings of fact.’ These have become more and […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse
What separated parents must think about for summer holidays 31st May 2019 With May half term drawing close to an end and the summer holidays creeping up fast, many separated parents will […] Categories: Children, Family Disputes Involving Children