Legal News Articles
Is a Child Arrangement Order the answer when the fairy tale ends? (26 May 2022)
The advent of no-fault divorce this year may mean a couple can separate without too much legal wrangling, but when child custody is disputed you may still need to turn to the courts. Read more...
Court of Appeal Makes Key Ruling for Homeless Housing Applicants (25 May 2022)
ouncils have an immediate and qualified duty to secure appropriate accommodation for tenants living in properties declared unsuitable for their needs, the Court of Appeal has held. Read more...
Could more children in care be placed with family members abroad? (24 May 2022)
With the number of children in care at an all-time high it may be time that the authorities and courts did more to explore whether more children can be placed with family members abroad. Read more...
Can a parent be ruled out as a carer before a final hearing? (10 May 2022)
North Yorkshire directions are increasingly being used by courts in care proceedings. Where a local authority has provided all the evidence on the parents, and professionals provide an opinion which is not in favour of the parents, they can be ruled out as potential carers before the final hearing. Read more...
Kardashian Child Maintenance Battle Shows Need for Formal Legal Agreement (5 May 2022)
One of the most divisive issues can be around custody and the subsequent payment of maintenance but what can you do to make a fraught situation go smoothly and save your children from long-term damage? Read more...