It’s that time of year again. We come back down with a bump after the Christmas festivities into another new year. Commonly, this is a time for us all to think about the year ahead. As all family lawyers will tell you, January is well renowned for being one of the busiest months of the […]
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Special Guardianship Orders and How they Apply to You
The Children Act 1989 outlines the legal framework for the welfare of children in family proceedings. One aspect of this legislation is the use of special guardianship orders, referred to as SGOs, which are designed to provide a permanent placement for a child when they cannot live with their birth parents.
Child Law Cases – The Impact of Covid… still
The court procedure for all Children Act matters has been strained for many years. Bring on a worldwide pandemic and, unsurprisingly, the impact was catastrophic.
Do You Have to Look Back to be Able to Move Forward?
This is a rather philosophical question, I know. I ask it as a way of analysing your family dynamics, particularly for children related issues. Is it important to look back and reflect, possibly more on the wrong doings than the positives, to really help you to move forward in your life?
Cohabitation v Marriage
Many couples believe that if they are living together, much in the same way as married couples do, that they are protected, in much the same way that married couples are. This is false.