‘Alienation’ – State of Affairs
What is parental alienation? The family world of ‘parental alienation’ has been scrutinised over recent times both in case law and through the media. The focus has been very much as if this is a new phenomenon, however from my experience, what parents say and do when they separate both directly and indirectly to children […]
ALC National Conference 16-18th November 2023
The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) Annual Conference is taking place from 16th-18th November 2023 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. We are delighted to announce that Lord Justice Baker is our Keynote speaker. The programme includes talks on public law, private law and legal aid updates, and there are also a variety of […]
Is your firm receiving small, unexplained payments by card?
Have you noticed small, unexplained card payments to your firm? Criminals use ‘pay online’ website links to test stolen credit and debit card information, which can ultimately lead to much larger cases of card fraud. If you allow just anyone to make a card payment to your firm through your website, you may inadvertently be […]
National Fertility Awareness Week | In the Club?
In this National Fertility Awareness Week (30 Oct – 5 Nov 2023) Connie Atkinson, partner in the Family & Divorce team at law firm Kingsley Napley LLP, discusses the challenges of ‘trying to conceive’ that she has experienced first hand and from supporting her clients. Statistics show that 1 in 6 people are affected by […]
Children’s social care profits soar, promoting calls for financial oversight
A recent report, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), has exposed the staggering profits of the largest independent providers of children’s social care in England. In the 2021/22 fiscal year, these top 20 providers collectively amassed over £310 million in profit, yielding a remarkable 19% profit margin from their total income of £1.63 billion. […]
How does s91(14) of the Children Act 1989 protect the best interests of children?
Section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989 (the Act) holds significant importance within the court’s toolkit in children cases. It plays a vital role in regulating the access of individuals to apply for child arrangement orders and is central to safeguarding the welfare of the child. Recent developments have expanded on this provision with the […]
Cafcass and FJYPB win at the Children and Young People Awards 2023
Cafcass and the Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) win at the 2023 Children and Young People Awards. Cafcass have won the employer award and the FJYPB have won the partnership working award. The Employer Award celebrates employers who show exceptional commitment to their employees. The Partnership Working Award is for organisations that demonstrate excellence […]
