The Adoption Process
Parents involved in care and the adoption process can take heart from a recent case that came before the Court of Appeal.
Do I need a divorce lawyer?
Deciding that your marriage is over is a hard decision to reach. In addition to your personal feelings there maybe children or other family members who will be affected, and wider financial implications to consider. Once you are sure that a permanent split is the only way forward, seeking professional legal advice from a divorce lawyer is recommended. If you are ready…
Cuts to Legal Aid for Family Law
Today marks a huge change in the way in which legal advice is funded for families from family lawyers. From today, 1st April 2013, those on a low income going through divorce and separation or experiencing difficulties with issues relating to their children, will no longer automatically be eligible to receive Legal Aid to pay…
Caring for Children
The recent decision by the local authority in Rotherham to remove children from the care of foster carers who were members of UKIP raises a number of concerns about what happens to children when they cannot be placed or remain in the care of their parents. In the first place the Children Act 1989 makes it clear…