Family court ‘indebted’ to journalists for helping trace children following US child abduction case
A judge has said the family court is “indebted” to the press for helping to locate two children reported missing across two continents, in a case which illustrates the importance of open hearings and transparency in the family courts. Deputy High Court Judge H Markham KC took the unusual step of publishing a judgment at […]
Government to roll out family finding schemes across England
The government has committed £8.4 million to roll out services to help children and young people in care find and maintain relationships with trusted adults nationally. The Enduring Relationships programme is designed to help connect children and young people in care with relatives, former carers and other important people in their lives. Existing family finding […]
Profile: Francesca Cozens, senior associate at Knights
Francesca Cozens is a senior associate in the Family team at Knights. She advises on all aspects of family breakdown, with particular expertise in divorce, financial matters, and complex children cases, including international relocation and step-parent adoption. Francesca is a qualified collaborative solicitor and Resolution-accredited specialist in both complex financial and property matters and children […]