President of the Family Division gives strong warning following ‘astonishing’ surrogacy
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has recently warned against unlawful surrogacy…
February 25, 2025 By Stephens Scown
KL v BA (Parental Responsibility) [2025] EWHC 102: A Landmark Case in Family Law
The recently decided case of KL v BA (Parental Responsibility) [2025] EWHC 102 has become…
February 20, 2025 By Stephens Scown
International Relocation – Child’s Wishes
The recent High Court family case of Re K [2025] EWHC 210 (Fam) has garnered…
February 19, 2025 By Edward Bidder
I thought I was doing the right thing
Ann Thomas sets out the problems that can arise when travelling abroad with a child.…
February 10, 2025 By Ann Thomas
Review of the Effectiveness of Supervision Orders in the UK in Protecting Children within the Family Justice System
Supervision orders are a significant part of the family justice system in the UK, primarily…
January 24, 2025 By Megan Eaton
What age can child refuse to see parent UK?
What age can child refuse to see parent in the UK? The strict answer to…
January 20, 2025 By Peter Marshall
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
January 16, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Child custody and parental illness: What UK law says
When a parent faces illness, whether short-term or long-term, it can understandably raise concerns about…
January 15, 2025 By Megan Eaton
How flexible work arrangements are shaping parenting arrangements
In recent years there has been an increasing trend of flexible working arrangements, which was…
January 14, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Who can make an application under Schedule 1 of The Children Act?
Claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 are considered in circumstances when financial…
January 13, 2025 By Kai Whicker
International Child Relocation – lessons from a recent Court decision
The recent case of A Mother v A Father [2024] EWFC381(B) heard at the Family…
January 8, 2025 By Mark Smith
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 applications are for circumstances where a parent is…
January 8, 2025 By Kai Whicker