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Expert commentary, case analysis, and practical guides on divorce, children's arrangements, financial remedy, and more.
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawIs adoption possible when the co-parents are separated?
This case reflects the judiciary’s willingness to interpret existing legislation sufficiently flexibly to align with the diverse realities of modern family life and, more crucially, prioritise the
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Child ArrangementsDepriving a child of liberty is a serious step and not a default position
The High Court has recently addressed the complex and sensitive issue of depriving children nearing adulthood of liberty while in Local Authority (LA) care. Background: LB, born in August 2009, is
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsCan you afford to be unreasonable in court proceedings?
The High Court offered a timely reminder that unreasonable conduct during child arrangement proceedings can lead to a significant departure from the usual "no order as to costs"
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsWhat happens when a seemingly colossal debt materialises during a divorce?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) highlights the perils of a shaky paper trail when substantial third-party debt claims surface during divorce proceedings to demonstrate that a loan was
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Child ArrangementsDoes age impact parental orders in international surrogacy cases?
The High Court delivered a judgement that underscores the paramount importance of lifelong welfare considerations in parental order applications, particularly in cases involving older intended
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Child ArrangementsThe limits of protection: Medical privacy vs parental rights to share their story
The Supreme Court addressed in two cases the incredibly sensitive intersection of parental rights and the right to privacy in cases concerning the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsNo escaping your obligations: How the Courts enforce orders in complex financial divorces
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case involving ongoing financial remedy proceedings between a wife and husband and delivered a stark reminder of its power to ensure that financial orders are upheld,
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawYou cannot involve other children in ongoing care proceedings
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a rare case relating to Section 37 of the Children Act 1989. Background: The case arose from care proceedings initiated by the local authority (LA) concerning a baby
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Child ArrangementsCan a person who holds parental consent give consent for placement that results in a deprivation of liberty?
The High Court heard a peculiar case in which four different persons, who had parental responsibility over a 15-year-old, had asked the Local Authority (LA) to accommodate and provide care for the
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Child ArrangementsFamily LawNo summary return to China for an abducted child
The High Court was faced with a summary return order (SRO) for a child to a country which is not signatory of the 1980 Hague Convention. Background: The father is a British National and the mother
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Child ArrangementsPlacement with family members living abroad – there must be some realistic option for the placement to be positive.
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard an appeal regarding an 18-month-old boy and whether delaying the procedure longer to allow a full assessment of the aunt and uncle, who were put forward by the mother
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Child ArrangementsCan your parents decide where you should live, on the ground that it is in your best interest?
The High Court heard an application for the wardship of a young male wanting to return to the UK and whether the parents’ decision to remove S to Ghana was within their rights of parental
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