Children

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The nuances of 'nothing else will do'

A recent adoption case shows the dangers of taking a rigid and inflexible approach to applying legal principles, writes Marilyn Stowe

Lawyers back proposals for family justice 'observatory'

New research institute would represent 'a massive culture shift in family law,' says child law expert

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

Munby backs 'innovative' settlement processes for care cases

Family lawyers are broadly supportive of the principle but remain concerned

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

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

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

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