Coronavirus FAQs – separated families and contact with children in care
The House of Commons has released a paper for separated families impacted by the Coronavirus…
January 29, 2021 By Edward Bidder
Reform of special guardianship
A call for significant changes to Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) has been made. A new…
October 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Applications by Foster Carers
Understandably many foster carers form close bonds with the children in their care, can become…
September 5, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Investigating all Explanations for Injuries to Children
Whenever a child suffers injuries where there are concerns as to how the injuries were…
September 2, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
Private Law Children Act Proceedings – Jargon Busting
Whether you are the applicant or find yourself as a respondent in private law Children…
April 23, 2019 By Libby Lovell
The Family Justice System: A Priority Set
In the same week that the Court computer system experienced significant difficulties the President of…
February 12, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Special guardianship – concerns about support from local authorities
Special guardianship orders are intended to provide permanence and security for those children who cannot…
January 8, 2019 By Bill Wilkins
When will a Court do what a child wants
One of the most recently asked questions is at what age will a Court listen…
December 7, 2018 By Mark Smith
Increasing care cases
The President of the Family Division recently drew attention to the fact that the number…
October 19, 2016 By Bill Wilkins
Help for care leavers
CAFCASS recently published statistics showing that the number of care applications received in June 2016…
August 2, 2016 By Libby Lovell
Public Law Proceedings – the 26-week deadline and achieving fairness
When last year the 26-week deadline in public law proceedings was introduced it was said…
September 23, 2015 By Bill Wilkins