Children

Articles

23 Aug 2016

The thin end of the wedge

Those who work at the coal face of family law should be properly consulted about potential changes to the system, writes Lucy Reed

19 Aug 2016

Munby backs 'innovative' settlement processes for care cases

Family lawyers are broadly supportive of the principle but remain concerned

15 Jun 2016

Hogan Lovells works pro bono in Irish Mother and Baby Homes investigation

Independent commission to look into the treatment of unmarried mothers and infant mortality

13 Jun 2016

A better future: Best practice in child disputes

Simon Bruce, Elizabeth Burch, and Rebecca Heyworth discuss whether the reforms to the Family Court in 2014 have successfully encouraged separating parents to avoid litigation, and the culture change needed around 'acrimonious' divorce processes

24 May 2016

Applications to deduct 'from a child's damages

District Judge Nigel Law advises solicitors attending on these applications to comply with the relevant rules and practice directions

14 Apr 2016

Who's the daddy?

Carla Ditz revists the law on paternal responsibility and considers the legal implications as regards paternity in cases of twins with different fathers

23 Feb 2016

The rights of children with mental disorders

Jenni Richards QC and Victoria Butler-Cole examine a recent case on the extent of parental consent to deprivation of liberty and consider the issue in relation to the use of seclusion in schools

23 Feb 2016

Children with special needs: Unravelling the challenges

When accessing the support required for children with special educational needs, family and education law are inextricably linked, explain David Allison and Anita Chopra