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Can a step-parent legally acquire parental responsibility? 

The question is often raised as to whether a step-parent living with their partner’s child can acquire parental responsibility and, if so, how. The law is clear that a step-parent who is either

When is moving from supervised to unsupervised contact with children a red flag?

The High Court quashed a lower court decision due to serious procedural errors and the perception of potential harm to the children. Background: The parties had been married but, after they

Is parental consent required for the treatment of a minor child?

The High Court was faced with the delicate question of whether parental consent was sufficient for the treatment and restraint of a 12-year-old suffering from severe anorexia nervosa.

Crypto assets: Can I ensure my ex-partner does not sell them before the divorce is finalised? 

This was the overarching question at the heart of the decision in Armeniakou vs Thomson, whereby the High Court was asked to apply a worldwide freeing order relating to substantial cryptocurrency

What is an ‘intolerable situation’ as defined under Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention?

The High Court considered the scope of the ‘intolerable situation’ that it must consider under Article 13(b) of the Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

The immigration status of a child is of paramount importance in care proceedings

The High Court concluded that family proceedings cannot be used to influence the Home Office in making a decision, even if it is in the best interest of the child. Clarifying a child’s immigration

A sperm donor can be the legal father

The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirmed a High Court decision that a sperm donor can be the legal father of a child. Background: This case concerned an application by a biological mother (P) regarding

Do you need to notify wider family members of a child’s existence for their adoption? 

The question of whether the local authority (LA) can proceed with the adoption of a child without notifying the extended family lies at the heart of the case of CB. Having reviewed all the

SKB Law’s Sarah Khan-Bashir named 2023 Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards

Sarah Khan-Bashir Named Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year Our founder, Sarah Khan-Bashir is named Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the 2023 Yorkshire Legal Awards. Learn more about the awards in this post. Overview Sarah Khan-Bashir, founder of SKB Law, wins Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the 2023 Yorkshire Legal Awards. Winner: Yorkshire Lawyer […]

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