James Netto

James Netto

Partner, International Family Law Group

Articles

Court of Appeal redraws the limits of fatherhood in parental responsibility ruling
Solicitors Journal

Court of Appeal redraws the limits of fatherhood in parental responsibility ruling

In Re J (Loss of Parental Responsibility), the Court of Appeal clarifies that parental responsibility under the Children Act 1989 is confined to biological fathers, reshaping the legal position of non-biological parents named on birth certificates and raising significant practical implications for family practitioners