International child relocation
Few people are aware that legally if you want to take your child out of…
February 25, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Keeping a young person safe – restricting their liberty only when it is needed
There are a number of options in circumstances where a young person is considered to…
February 25, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
Changing approach to routine vaccinations
When a child is made the subject of a Care Order to a Local Authority,…
February 21, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
The importance of putting your children first when separating
The impact on your children can be the hardest but most important challenge when you…
January 31, 2020 By Mark Smith
Can I get help funding my family matter?
One of the most popular questions we get asked is how a person can get…
November 29, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Do you have parental responsibility for your children?
Many people have a Will to ensure what happens to their assets after their life,…
November 29, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Child proceedings for those with mental health conditions
Unfortunately, for many years, mental health conditions have attracted an unfair stigma. We often encounter…
October 10, 2019 By Mark Smith
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
Now I’m 10…. the voice of the child
The Right Honourable Simon Hughes MP, the Minister for Justice, delivered a speech at the…
September 4, 2019 By Stephens Scown
High Court permits change to childs surname
In order to change a child’s name, the consent of all persons who have parental…
September 3, 2019 By Stephens Scown
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
Increasing Private Law applications and the use of parenting plans
Recent statistics released by CAFCASS show that in June this year, Private Law cases (which…
August 9, 2019 By Mark Smith