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The High Court dismissed a British mother’s application to have her child returned to her from Spanish care, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction while emphasising that the child’s habitual residence
The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently heard a case concerning a judge’s decision to make a placement for adoption order for a younger child, while declining to order direct sibling contact with his older
The Supreme Court has offered indispensable guidance on how substantial non-matrimonial wealth will be treated in ‘big money’ divorces.
Background:
The husband, now 72, was born in the UK and moved
The High Court heard an application by the parents for a declaration that their 17-year-old child lacked the capacity to consent to gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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B
The High Court heard a case outlining the complexities of a financial provision case under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 and an application to set aside transactions under Section 423 of the
The High Court provided crucial clarity on the enforceability of informal agreements between unmarried parents in the context of protracted family litigation concerning financial provision for their
This case reflects the judiciary’s willingness to interpret existing legislation sufficiently flexibly to align with the diverse realities of modern family life and, more crucially, prioritise the
The High Court has recently addressed the complex and sensitive issue of depriving children nearing adulthood of liberty while in Local Authority (LA) care.
Background:
LB, born in August 2009, is
The High Court offered a timely reminder that unreasonable conduct during child arrangement proceedings can lead to a significant departure from the usual "no order as to costs"
The Court of Appeal (CoA) highlights the perils of a shaky paper trail when substantial third-party debt claims surface during divorce proceedings to demonstrate that a loan was
The High Court delivered a judgement that underscores the paramount importance of lifelong welfare considerations in parental order applications, particularly in cases involving older intended
The Supreme Court addressed in two cases the incredibly sensitive intersection of parental rights and the right to privacy in cases concerning the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case involving ongoing financial remedy proceedings between a wife and husband and delivered a stark reminder of its power to ensure that financial orders are upheld,
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a rare case relating to Section 37 of the Children Act 1989.
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The case arose from care proceedings initiated by the local authority (LA) concerning a baby
The High Court heard a peculiar case in which four different persons, who had parental responsibility over a 15-year-old, had asked the Local Authority (LA) to accommodate and provide care for the
The High Court ruled on an application for permission to publish information regarding her experiences in the family court and the domestic abuse she suffered using an alias.
Background:
Ms. M made
The High Court was faced with a case relating to the potential extension of forced marriage protection orders (FMPOs). The Court focused on the need to protect individuals against “the
The High Court was faced with a challenging case not only because of the complex family and cultural situation, but also because of alleged coercive control and manipulation.
Background:
Both the
The High Court was faced with a summary return order (SRO) for a child to a country which is not signatory of the 1980 Hague Convention.
Background:
The father is a British National and the mother
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard an appeal regarding an 18-month-old boy and whether delaying the procedure longer to allow a full assessment of the aunt and uncle, who were put forward by the mother
The High Court heard an application for the wardship of a young male wanting to return to the UK and whether the parents’ decision to remove S to Ghana was within their rights of parental
The High Court took the opportunity given by this case to issue a stark warning to parents considering unlawful surrogacy abroad. As Sir Andrew McFarlane P noted, this case aims to draw attention
The High Court faced a complex case in which one party alleged that the couple was married in a civil ceremony while the other contended that it was a fraud and that someone had impersonated him. The
The High Court was faced with a peculiar set of facts in which the biological father, who is also one of the applicants, was known but the biological mother was not.
Background:
Mr. and Mrs. H met
The Supreme Court dismissed a father’s writ of habeas corpus after he challenged a care order over his children.
Background:
The children, aged 11 and 9, were placed under a care order by DJ
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified that adoption orders may generally only be set aside on appeal and that the High Court does not have the inherent power to revoke an adoption order.
The Family Court addressed complex and high-cost divorce proceedings, focusing on a legal services payment order and its various components.
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This case relates to two applications made
The family courts have dealt with various abduction cases over the years and some have had similar factual circumstances. In at least two cases English courts were faced with the children objecting to
The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to determine the habitual residence of a newborn child to determine which council was responsible for the care of a baby born prematurely.
Background:
G was born
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with a question regarding a change of given name.
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C is one of three children caught up in bitter litigation between their parents regarding their