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The future of section 20 – the impact of the recent case of Re N (Children) (Adoption: Jurisdiction) and comments by the President of the Family Division

The use of section 20 of the Children Act 1989, the provision for a child to be voluntarily and accommodated by a local authority, with the consent of those with…

November 23, 2015

Opinion

Kinship carers – the unsung heroes?

The Family Rights Group (FRG) has published a new report – Doing the right thing: A report on the experiences of kinship carers – a wide ranging report that provides…

October 30, 2015

Blog

Encouraging, supporting and nurturing local advice centres

HJA have just become involved with a legal advice clinic at St Michaels church, Camden. Due primarily to the commitment and organisation of their volunteers this is a very well…

October 23, 2015

Opinion

Sharland and Gohil – an opportunity to reopen consent orders?

Two landmark judgments in the Supreme Court this week (Sharland and Gohil) had people reaching for their consent orders in matrimonial finance and wondering how they may be able to…

October 16, 2015

Opinion

‘A la carte’ legal services – the future of legal work?

‘A la carte’ legal services, more commonly known as ‘unbundling’ is where legal work is shared between the lawyer and the client. In other words it is providing legal assistance…

October 13, 2015

Blog

Top Ten Tips for potential trainee solicitor interviewees

I’ve been interviewing potential trainee solicitors this week which is always fun and interesting – looking at what the future has in store for the next generation. Do try and…

October 2, 2015

Opinion

Foster carers needed now more than ever

Figures obtained by the charity Action for Children suggest that almost one in four UK children in foster care have experienced two or more placements in the year up to…

September 25, 2015

Blog

Rise in Divorce Court Fees..again!

The government has announced that the Divorce Fee is set to rise later this year from the current £410 to £550, an increase of £140! Fees increased in 2013 to…

September 11, 2015

Opinion

Dreaming of a #DesiRascals White Wedding….. after the last word

The idea that a girlfriend, after an unresolved argument, would send a photo of herself in a wedding dress, to her boyfriend would not cause controversy, is beyond me. This…

September 4, 2015

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