The Child Law Advice Service - part of Coram Children's Legal Centre - has a new telephone number and website. The Child and Family Law line is 0300 330 5480 and the website is http://childlawadvice.org.uk ...
Read MorePlaces are at this moment still available on the upcoming conference of the Association of Lawyers for Children. Entitled "Are we nearly there yet?" A Child's Journey through the Family Justice System, the conference takes place this year at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 19th-21st November....
Read MoreSir James Munby, President of the Family Division, has issued a stark warning to local authorities regarding the use - or in his words, the misuse - of parental agreements to children being accommodated by the local authority under section 20 of the Children Act...
Read MoreThe most recent newsletter from HHJ Bellamy can be downloaded here. As ever, the newsletter is essential reading for local practitioners and covers issues such as the establishment of the Court of Protection in Leicester, the importance of bundle compliance, (don't forget our "quick look" guide), radicalisation...
Read MoreAt our recent Family Justice Day Joseph O'Brien, of St John's Buildings Chambers, presented a thoroughly entertaining and informative seminar entitled "An Introduction to the Court of Protection". The slides are now available to download here....
Read MoreFollowing concerns shared with the national Family Justice Board about the making of Special Guardianship Orders, the Association of Directors of Children's Services and Cafcass have issued a joint note intended for local authorities, Cafcass, HMCTS and the judiciary and local children's safeguarding boards. The note is...
Read MoreOur annual Family Justice Day took place on 9th October and was again a huge success. The event, at Stamford Court, was well attended by local lawyers, magistrates and judiciary, social workers and cafcass officers, and members of other groups and organisations. This year's conference was...
Read MoreMembers of Leicester City Council CYPS Legal Services will be running 10km on 22nd November to raise funds for cancer charities CLIC Sargent, Movember and LOROS. Congratulations to the team on what will no doubt be a valiant effort! If you are interested in donating to...
Read MoreEntitled "The Changing Face of Family Law in 2015", the Birmingham Law Society is holding a conference in conjunction with Resolution on Saturday 3rd October. Headed by a keynote speech from Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, there is an impressive lineup of speakers, including...
Read MoreThe full flyer can be downloaded here Programme_(2)_2015...
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