In the recent case of W (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 16, the parents successfully appealed the court’s decision for refusal of permission to oppose the making of an adoption order. A…
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The Court of Appeal recently gave a judgment in the matter of B (Secure Accommodation Order) [2019] EWCA Civ 2025 which has provided much needed clarification on the interpretation of…
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Alpa Ghelani
The Supreme Court recently gave a judgement in the case of Williams v London Borough of Hackney (2018) UKSC 137 (https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2017-0037-judgment.pdf) which has provided clarification on the scope of local authority powers…
Successful appeal of final care orders made instead of SGOs. Considering SGOs being made before a trial placement, status of extra judicial guidance and the role of Special Guardians in…
Grandparents play an important role in children’s lives and research has shown that they have a positive impact, particularly on adolescents and when families are going through difficult times. A…
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Fateha Ahmed
The London Borough of Haringey has agreed to pay substantial damages to a teenager with autism and his mother following a legal challenge. The family took Haringey to court under…
Following the breakdown of a relationship or marriage it is often the situation where one parent will want to take the children abroad during their school holidays. This article deals…
Consenting to Care? Parents can agree to their children going into care, without going to court. Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 says that a local authority shall provide…
What to Consider? The Easter break is fast approaching and many families will be looking forward to spending time together. For some this might mean holidaying abroad. If parents are…
