We're proud to announce another reported case for team NLS. 
Well done to Kirsty Richards @82ladyk.bsky.social and Jestina Johnson.
Read the full judgment: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/23
#ChildrenLaw #FamilyLaw #FamilyCourt #CareLaw

A Council v JC & Ors [2025] EWFC 440 - Penny Howe KC, Andrew Grime and Maria Gallagher acted in this composite fact-finding and welfare hearing. #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw

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Private DRA Practitioners will be familiar with the Private FDR process and the benefits of instructing a specialist barrister to provide an indication in respect of parties’ finances

Pump Court Chambers is delighted to be able to offer Private DRA, which, much like Private FDR, addresses the growing need for a non-court based space for early neutral evaluation in private children cases #PDRA #ChildrenLaw #FamilyLaw #NCDR www.pumpcourtchambers.com/legal-servic...

"Fiona is definitely one of our go-to if she is available!"

A regular instructing solicitor had high praise for Fiona Brown’s support across multiple public law cases.

Find out more about Fiona: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/barristers/fiona-brown/

#PublicLaw #ChildrenLaw #FamilyBarrister

Public Children Law Case Update – Summer 2025 Re K and Re S (Legal Aid: Experts’ Fees) [2025] EWFC 100  These two decisions raised the issue as to what the Court should do when the instruction of an expert has been authorised in Public Law procee...

As part of our new quarterly children law updates, click below to read Tayla Dwyer's summary of some key public law cases #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2025/07/01/p...

Private Children Law Case Update - Summer 2025 KL v BA [2025] EWHC 102 (Fam) This case concerned applications for child arrangements orders in relation to a child aged 4. The court was tasked with determining whether the effect of a declaration of...

We're delighted to share the first edition of our quarterly children law updates. Click below to read Rebekah Batt's round-up of recent private law cases #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2025/07/01/p...

Inglaterra-Gales y España exigen recurrir a un método de resolución de conflictos antes de acudir a los tribunales.

Artículo de María Conesa González (J&P) y Paloma Zabalgo (Paloma Zabalgo Abogacía de Familia) para Economist & Jurist. ➡️ bit.ly/3HPSeHt

#FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #CrossBorderDisputes

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Senior Associate Hannah Yellop reviews a key Court of Appeal ruling on Children Law, relating to gender identity, name changes, pronouns, and the Equal Treatment Bench Book.

#GenderIdentity #ChildrenLaw #FamilyLaw

Amanda Weston KC | Garden Court Chambers Amanda practises across a wide range of public and administrative law fields with an emphasis on civil liberties and vulnerable client groups.

Amanda is a leading public & administrative law silk, specialising in judicial review & human rights. She regularly acts in complex cases involving social care, mental health & equality law.

More about Amanda's practice🔽
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#JudicialReview #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #PublicLaw

Legal Update – February 2025 – NLS In our second legal update, we cover a wide range of cases and updating legal guidance; from Parental Responsibility and change of name, to adoption and

My second legal update covering all things family and children law is now out - including recent cases and updated guidance #familylaw #childrenlaw nationallegalservice.co.uk/legal-update...

Last night I delivered a Family Law Masterclass to the #LSE Law School students as part of their training for the legal advice clinic that launched this month at the university. #Training #FamilyLaw #DomesticAbuse #ChildrenLaw #Probono

In her latest article, Marie Crawford talks about when courts can make orders for children aged 16 or older, under the Children Act 1989. 

Find out more here: becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/when-children-a...

#FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #BecketChambers

Complaints about courts service rocket Figures have increased every year but one in the past decade, reaching a new record in 2023.

"Complaints about HMCTS rocket" All the more reason to use non-court dispute resolution in the family court.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/complai... #NCDR #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #Mediation #Arbitration

Legal Update - November 2024 • NLS As dedicated family law solicitors, we recognise that to achieve the best possible results for our clients means staying ahead of the curve in legal developments.

Every month for the past couple of years, I’ve been sending legal updates internally within National Legal Service Solicitors.

I’ll now start to post these updates on social media and our website

Hope it’s useful!

#childrenlaw #legalupdates #familylaw

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Taking children on holiday abroad - consent Do you need consent to take your children on holiday abroad? What can happen if you don't have the other parent's consent?

Consent around taking children on holiday overseas #familylaw #childrenlaw www.stephens-scown.co.uk/family/priva...

Petition supported by 100,000 urges change in pro-contact culture to better protect children – Family Law Week

Petition supported by 100,000 urges change in pro-contact culture to better protect children
www.familylawweek.co.uk/petition-sup... #domesticabuse #childlaw #childrenlaw