Social Worker Assessment - What if I Don't Agree?
27
Aug - 2019
Social Worker Assessment: What if I don’t agree with my assessment undertaken by the Social Worker? Our latest Family Team blog post explains...
The Use of Drug & Alcohol Testing in Care Proceedings
06
Aug - 2019
Drug and/or alcohol testing is often ordered by the Court in Care Proceedings. The Court orders this kind of testing if the use of drugs and/or alcohol is believed to have impacted a parent’s ability to care for a child/children.
Parental Responsibility: Changing Your Childs Name
23
Jul - 2019
Are you wanting to change your child’s name? Have you checked with the parents and individuals with Parental Responsibility?
Fact Finding Hearings in the Family Courts
16
Jul - 2019
Fact-finding hearings are often necessary in both public children proceedings (care proceedings) and in private children proceedings between family members.
What is Mediation and Is It Really Worth It?
09
Jul - 2019
Once a couple have come to the decision to end their relationship, then mediation is designed to facilitate communication and help couples move forwards.
Representing Yourself in a Family Law Court...
08
Jul - 2019
Can I represent myself in the Family Court of Law? Yes. A person who is not represented by a lawyer is referred to as a ‘Litigant in Person'...
Step Parent Responsibilty...
08
Jul - 2019
Step families are a common feature in modern day life. A step parent can acquire Parental Responsibility in certain circumstances...
Seeking Support and Asking for Help
18
Jun - 2019
Why might a child be taken into care? The most common reasons are alcohol/substance abuse, domestic abuse, mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Secrecy in the Family Courts
10
Jun - 2019
The Family Court is anxious to improve access to the reporting of family proceedings in an effort to avoid accusations of secrecy & lack of accountability.
Equality in Marriage: What About Divorce?
10
Jun - 2019
Divorce law for same-sex and opposite-sex couples - are the laws equal? This blog post explains why that is not currently the case in the UK...
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