Female Genital Mutilation: A Human Rights Issue We Cannot Ignore
According to figures released by Unicef, up to 230 million girls and women worldwide have been subject to female genital mutilation (FGM). The majority of cases occur in African nations such as Kenya, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia.
Protecting Your Child’s Best Interests with A Prohibited Steps Orders
Navigating child custody issues can be overwhelming. Prohibited Steps Orders can protect your child’s welfare by preventing certain actions by a parent.
Access to Justice: Understanding the Basics of Legal Aid Eligibility & Requirements
Since 1949 legal aid has existed to help those without the financial resources to pay for a solicitor independently still have access to professional legal advice, representation, and mediation for eligible matters.
Trusted Family Solicitors: Guiding You Through Complex Legal Matters
Whether dealing with a divorce, child arrangements or domestic abuse, any issue can be incredibly stressful and provoke feelings of worry and anxiety.
Supporting Parents Through Care Proceedings
Care proceedings can be a particularly challenging time for families. Some parents feel that the proceedings are unnecessary and at times unnecessarily invasive.
Appeal Upheld on Proper Use of Experts on Parental Alienation
Appeal Upheld on Proper Use of Experts on Parental Alienation
What’s the difference between interim care orders and final care orders?
An interim care order provides the Local Authority with a share of Parental Responsibility and the Court can also approve a care plan for a child.
Changes To Family Rules For Legal Aid.
As of 1 March 2023, changes to family rules for legal aid, this means free legal aid is being extended for both parents and those with parental responsibilities.
Pre-proceedings Meetings & PLO- What Should I Expect?
If a local authority is involved with your family, you will have a social worker assigned to work with you and your child/ren. There are different levels of social work intervention before court proceedings and these include PLO Meetings, child protection plans and child in need plans. The Public Law Outline (PLO) is the final […]
Expert public order defence strategy prevents criminal conviction
Sarah Moulange and Noam Almaz acted for J, a young man who was involved in an altercation with the staff in his building and was subsequently charged with a Public Order Offence. J accepted that his behaviour, although out of character, was unacceptable. He was surprised when, after his police station case (where he was […]
