Tax Free Childcare – What’s it all about??
Plans for ‘tax free childcare’ were initially proposed back in the 2013 budget and are set to be implemented in 2017. According to the gov.uk… Read More »Tax Free Childcare – What’s it all about??
Child Law
Child contact arrangements for Christmas – top tips
Christmas is traditionally a time for families to come together. However for parents who are separating, Christmas can be a very stressful time. Contact arrangements… Read More »Child contact arrangements for Christmas – top tips
Adoptions Fall 18%
After a long period of growth since 2011, the number of adoptions fell in the 12 months to March 2016 for the first time while… Read More »Adoptions Fall 18%
Does Divorce Still Have A Strong Impact On Child Psychological Wellbeing?
Various studies into the psychological effects of divorce on children over many years have often revealed negative impacts on wellbeing. A recent article in the… Read More »Does Divorce Still Have A Strong Impact On Child Psychological Wellbeing?
Former director of software company appeals against a suspended prison sentence after failing to pay court-ordered maintenance
The former director of a software company has won his appeal against a suspended prison sentence after failing to pay his ex-wife court-ordered maintenance. The… Read More »Former director of software company appeals against a suspended prison sentence after failing to pay court-ordered maintenance
Judge says more children should have their voices heard and be allowed to give evidence in Family Court
Sir James Munby, Court of Appeal Judge, has said that more children should have their voices heard to explain their feelings in court. The judge… Read More »Judge says more children should have their voices heard and be allowed to give evidence in Family Court
High Court rules three children of mother who tried to take them to Isis controlled territory must stay with their grandmother in the UK
In the recent case of Leicester City Council v T [2016] EWFC 20, the High Court has ruled that the three children (aged between 4… Read More »High Court rules three children of mother who tried to take them to Isis controlled territory must stay with their grandmother in the UK
Sharia Law And Adoption
Adopting children from other countries can be a complex process. It is also one that can sometimes end in heartbreak for those who may be… Read More »Sharia Law And Adoption
Family Court proceedings – private and confidential?
News reports have been discussing the current regulations concerning media reports of divorcing couples’ financial hearings. The high-profile separation of pop singers Liam Gallagher and… Read More »Family Court proceedings – private and confidential?
Government policy to increase number of children being adopted falters as adoption figures fall
Adoption was made a priority by the coalition, as the prime minister declared in 2012 there was ‘no more pressing issue’ than speeding up the… Read More »Government policy to increase number of children being adopted falters as adoption figures fall