Public Law Orders and the Court’s Jurisdiction
If a local authority has sufficient concerns that they want to apply to court for…
October 30, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
What is the ‘No Order Principle’?
In most proceedings concerning arrangements for children in England and Wales, the Court is required…
October 27, 2023 By Jordan Carter
Parental Alienation – For the Court to Decide
Parental alienation is described as “actions by one parent (either intentionally or unintentionally) to adversely…
October 25, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
Which Courts deal with children proceedings?
Which Courts deal with children proceedings and which should you apply to? This article is…
October 23, 2023 By Sarah Bell
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
October 20, 2023 By Sarah Bell
Contact with my children – supervised contact and contact notes
When relationships break down, agreeing how and when parents, guardians or relatives see the children…
October 19, 2023 By Edward Bidder
Child at home under care or supervision order? A matter of geography?
The Court of Appeal recently considered the principles in making a decision whether a child…
October 3, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Remembering family assistance orders
Family Assistance Orders are a potentially very useful tool for helping to achieve and sustain…
April 27, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
What is a Parental Responsibility Agreement?
The concept of a parental responsibility agreement came into law in 1989 with the enactment…
February 28, 2023 By Peter Marshall
What happens when parents hold very different religious views upon separation?
The subject of religion can be a very difficult and complex area to negotiate in…
September 5, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Arrangements For Parental Attendance At Child Appointments
It is appropriate and indeed necessary for there to be parental attendance at child appointments,…
August 2, 2022 By Peter Marshall
Children’s Clubs and Activities – what happens when club attendance conflicts with contact agreements?
These days there are a plethora of children’s clubs and activities which are arranged by…
May 17, 2022 By Peter Marshall