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Court of Appeal guidance on jurisdiction in transitional cases (Re X (Children)(Article 61 BIIa))

Court of Appeal guidance on jurisdiction in transitional cases (Re X (Children)(Article 61 BIIa))

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Court of Appeal guidance on jurisdiction in transitional cases (Re X (Children)(Article 61 BIIa))

Whether the High Court may authorise unregulated placements for children under 16 from 9 September 2021 (Tameside MBC v AM and others)

Whether the High Court may authorise unregulated placements for children under 16 from 9 September 2021 (Tameside MBC v AM and others)

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Whether the High Court may authorise unregulated placements for children under 16 from 9 September 2021 (Tameside MBC v AM and others)

What do English local authorities need to know when placing a child in Scotland?

What do English local authorities need to know when placing a child in Scotland?

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on What do English local authorities need to know when placing a child in Scotland?

Family monthly highlights—August 2021

Family monthly highlights—August 2021

The following Family news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Family monthly highlights—August 2021

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Making a complaint to the Pensions Ombudsman—what is involved?

Making a complaint to the Pensions Ombudsman—what is involved?

Making a complaint to the Pensions Ombudsman—what is involved?As a result of the transfer of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS)’s dispute resolution...

Working with counsel

Working with counsel

Working with counselInstructing counsel to advocate on a client’s behalf should be a matter of careful thought and preparation. The role of counsel is...

Procedure for an application for an occupation order

Procedure for an application for an occupation order

Procedure for an application for an occupation orderProcedure for an application for an occupation order—Covid-19In the exceptional circumstances of...

The ground for divorce

The ground for divorce

The ground for divorceBar on petition for divorce within one year of marriageA petition for divorce cannot be presented to the court before the...

Practice notes

Occupation orders

Occupation ordersCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of the Family Division, regarding all proceedings in the...
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19th May
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Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by HMCTS, regarding proceedings...
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19th May
Practice notes

Declarations of parentage—procedure

Declarations of parentage—procedureThe procedure for an application for a declaration of parentage is governed by the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR...
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19th May
Practice notes

Client care—family law

Client care—family lawClient care is about providing a proper standard of service to clients. This Practice Note sets out the Solicitors Regulation...
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19th May
Practice notes

Pensions and judicial separation

Pensions and judicial separationOn proceedings for judicial separation the court has the power to redistribute the benefits derived from pension...
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Produced in partnership with Rebecca Dziobon of Penningtons Manches Cooper 19th May
Practice notes

Mesher and Martin orders

Mesher and Martin ordersThe court may consider it appropriate for one party to remain in a property, with the other party retaining an interest in...
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19th May
Practice notes

Defended divorce proceedings

Defended divorce proceedingsCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of the Family Division, regarding all...
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19th May
Precedents

Letter to court applying for decree absolute more than 12 months after decree nisi

Dear [insert organisation][insert case name] [insert case reference number]We enclose our client’s application for decree nisi to be made absolute.The...
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19th May
Q&As

If the respondent to a divorce files a cross petition what steps must the first petitioner take if they wish to defend the cross petition and proceed on the basis of their first petition or they do not wish to defend the cross petition. Does the first petitioner need to file an acknowledgment of service of the cross petition or an answer?

If the respondent to a divorce files a cross petition what steps must the first petitioner take if they wish to defend the cross petition and proceed...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regime 2019 for family lawyers

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regime 2019 for family lawyersFrom 25 November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and...
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19th May
Practice notes

Void and voidable marriages

Void and voidable marriagesThe Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) sets out the grounds on which a marriage is void or voidable and the bars...
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19th May
Q&As

Where an application has been made to extend the term of a non-molestation order, and a hearing listed, can the extension be agreed by consent? If so, what evidence will the court require in order to approve the order?

Where an application has been made to extend the term of a non-molestation order, and a hearing listed, can the extension be agreed by consent? If so,...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

Freezing orders (Mareva)—family proceedings

Freezing orders (Mareva)—family proceedingsA freezing order (formerly termed a Mareva injunction or order) is an interim injunction restraining a...
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Produced in partnership with David Salter of Deputy High Court judge and Recorder 19th May
Practice notes

Reports under section 37 of the Children Act 1989

Reports under section 37 of the Children Act 1989Under section 37 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989), the court has the power to order an...
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Produced in partnership with Katherine Illsley of 4 King’s Bench Walk 19th May
Practice notes

General principles—lump sum orders

General principles—lump sum ordersThis Practice Note sets out the general principles to be applied by the court when considering whether to make a...
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19th May
Practice notes

Standard orders—general principles

Standard orders—general principles11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following...
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19th May

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Practice notes

Adoption—placement orders

Adoption—placement ordersPrinciplesWith the abolition of the power to apply for freeing orders, the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (ACA 2002)...
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17th Sep
Practice notes

Adoption orders

Adoption ordersThis Practice Note details who can be adopted and who can adopt, together with the conditions to be satisfied, adoption reports and...
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14th Sep
Q&As

Which form should be used to apply for leave to oppose an adoption order?

Which form should be used to apply for leave to oppose an adoption order?An adoption order is an order made under the Adoption and Children Act 2002...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 18th Aug
Q&As

A 17-year-old child was joined to adoption proceedings, and a guardian appointed in accordance with Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955, 16.3. The child has since turned 18 but has health and learning difficulties and would be unable to provide instructions to a solicitor themselves. Does the guardian's appointment remain valid post 18, or does the Official Solicitor need to be contacted?

A 17-year-old child was joined to adoption proceedings, and a guardian appointed in accordance with Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955, 16.3....
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18th Aug
Practice notes

Contact orders in adoption

Contact orders in adoptionThis Practice Note sets out the general principles to be applied in relation to contact orders, both pre- and post-adoption....
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18th Aug
Practice notes

General principles—adoption

General principles—adoptionThe general principles about adoption are contained in section 1 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (ACA 2002). They...
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18th Aug
Q&As

If a jurisdiction outside the UK allows for the formal adoption of an adult and the legal formalities for adoption in that jurisdiction have been followed to adopt that adult, would that adopted individual be considered a child when drafting a Will or would the beneficiaries need to be specifically named?

If a jurisdiction outside the UK allows for the formal adoption of an adult and the legal formalities for adoption in that jurisdiction have been...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 15th Aug
Precedents

Public children—client guide

Public children—client guideThis document provides general guidance regarding public law applications relating to children. Your family lawyer will be...
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15th Aug
Q&As

In relation to adoption, an agency decision maker decided in principle that a placement order should be made, but subject to an adoption medical report. The court then made a placement order, prior to the adoption medical report being received. The report has now been received. Was the placement order validly made in the absence of the medical report?

In relation to adoption, an agency decision maker decided in principle that a placement order should be made, but subject to an adoption medical...
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Produced in partnership with Naomi de Silva of Browne Jacobson 15th Aug
Q&As

Can an adoption order made in favour of a married couple be revoked regarding one adoptive parent only?

Can an adoption order made in favour of a married couple be revoked regarding one adoptive parent only?An adoption order is an order which has the...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 31st Jul
Q&As

Can an adult apply to revoke an adoption order that was made during their minority?

Can an adult apply to revoke an adoption order that was made during their minority?The adoption of a child severs all the child’s legal ties with...
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Produced in partnership with Katherine Illsley of 4 King’s Bench Walk 31st Jul

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