Children

Articles

14 Nov 2013

International surrogacy laws are not keeping up with changing social patterns

In the absence of harmonised rules, the difference in worldwide approach will continue to cause legal confusion and complication as surrogacy becomes commonplace, say Claire Wood and Katie Newbury

30 Oct 2013

No 'bright-line' test between religion and secular law, senior family judge says

Sir James Munby: "We sit as secular judges serving a multi-cultural community of many faiths, sworn to do justice 'to all manners of people'"

11 Sept 2013

Supreme Court reaffirms protection of British children abroad

Mother 'deprived of her autonomy to choose where to give birth'

15 Aug 2013

Update | Children: appeal points and problems, 26-week framework, impact of pre-care proceedings

Noel Arnold considers appeal points and problems, the 26-week framework and the impact of ?pre-care proceedings

25 Jul 2013

New family experts' standard should include core skills

All witnesses appearing as 'experts' in family proceedings should meet minimum professional requirements, says Mark Solon

2 Jul 2013

Expert assessment

The only person who knows if an expert meets expected standards is usually the expert themselves, says Ruth Cabeza, 'as a drastic change in family experts is proposed

9 May 2013

Home Office policy on discretionary leave for children ruled unlawful

Welfare and best interests must be considered before deciding on time

3 May 2013

View from the bench | 'We will be thrilled 'to see you'

District Judge Tacey Cronin promises a warm welcome for solicitors as the tide of litigants in person rolls in