The Resolutions-Model Assessment is most often used in care proceedings where there has been a non-accidental injury findings made against the parent/s and one/both deny perpetrating the injuries.

The author explores the recent decision in P v Q and F (Child: Legal Parentage) [2024] EWCA Civ 878. This concerned the status of legal parents where donated sperm is used outside the licensed system ...

This article explores the advantages of the collaborative process which can be promoted as a proactive supportive child-focused and cost-effective way for couples to resolve financial and child ...

Family Law provides a platform for debate for all the important topics, from divorce and care proceedings to transparency and access to justice. If you would like to contribute please email ...

Parental orders have always been seen as the gold standard order to obtain following a surrogacy arrangement to ensure intended parents are recognised as legal parents. This article explores some of ...

The SIHIS Pilot Scheme: read John Vater KC MCIArb’s compelling and detailed analysis ‘The Suspected Inflicted Head Injury ...

HHJ Rachel Hudson and HHJ Madeleine Reardon have been appointed as the two new Circuit Judges on the Council from 1 October 2024. The appointments are for a three year term. Posts to the Council are ...

A new report by Kinship, the leading charity for kinship carers in the UK, shows that a lack of financial and other support ...

Helen Sewell, a solicitor for HMCTS, has been appointed as a legal adviser member of the Family Procedure Rule Committee from 30 September 2024 until her term ends on 29 September 2027.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), College of Policing and HMICFRS have published their findings in response to a police super-complaint submitted by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust on behalf ...

*but didn’t ask because… if you were that interested in Chancery work you wouldn’t have become a family lawyer 1. A classic trope of the horror movie is the unexpected return from the dead of ...

The LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 are officially open for entries, offering a platform to celebrate the very best of the UK’s legal talent. This year’s awards will feature four exciting new categories, ...