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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 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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Child ArrangementsFamily LawConsidering an unlawful foreign surrogacy arrangement – think about it twice!
The High Court took the opportunity given by this case to issue a stark warning to parents considering unlawful surrogacy abroad. As Sir Andrew McFarlane P noted, this case aims to draw attention
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DivorceFamily LawNot married? You must prove that you were not at your marriage ceremony
The High Court faced a complex case in which one party alleged that the couple was married in a civil ceremony while the other contended that it was a fraud and that someone had impersonated him. The
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Child ArrangementsParental orders can be troublesome in cases of anonymous surrogacy
The High Court was faced with a peculiar set of facts in which the biological father, who is also one of the applicants, was known but the biological mother was not. Background: Mr. and Mrs. H met
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DivorceFamily LawUse the right remedy to a care order!
The Supreme Court dismissed a father’s writ of habeas corpus after he challenged a care order over his children. Background: The children, aged 11 and 9, were placed under a care order by DJ
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsLegal service payment order in divorce: Ensure that your request is justified
The Family Court addressed complex and high-cost divorce proceedings, focusing on a legal services payment order and its various components. Background: This case relates to two applications made
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