Children

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Offering children permanence and security

Non-parents wishing to care for a child long-term should be made aware of the benefits of special guardianship orders, says Simon Dakers

Should men be forced to take paternity leave?

A new law forcing fathers to take paternity leave could mean greater equality and happier family relationships, but there are also financial concerns for businesses and individuals, explains Scott Best

Damages for deception: Will IVF case be the first of many?

A recent case in which a deceived parent was awarded damages will have a ripple effect on family law, say Fiona O'Sullivan and Tania Derrett-Smith

The muffled voice of the child: part three

There is a real opportunity for the old proverb 'Children should be seen and not heard' to become a thing of the past, say Carla Ditz and Helen Greenfield

Inadequate foundations

Noel Arnold reminds practitioners of some of the fundamental principles of advancing with evidence, complying with directions, and considering all options

No happily ever after

A panel of specialist family mediators should be established to provide more support to abducted children, Professor Marilyn Freeman tells Catherine Baksi

Legal aid cuts a 'black mark' on government's children's rights record

Parliamentary committee calls for a review of young people's access to justice

The muffled voice of the child: part two

Carla Ditz and Helen Greenfield explore the need for children to have their voices heard in the court process and consider whether the law is compatible with this