The concept of “parental responsibility” may sound like a very simple idea, but it is actually a surprisingly complicated legal term. S.3(1) Children Act 1989 defines parental responsibility as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has...
Read MorePlease find attached the poster for this year's LLFJB Family Justice Day. The theme of the day is 'Vulnerable Adults and Children: Justice for All?'. The line up of main speakers is, as always, extremely impressive, as are the workshops. Please register your interest: family@leicester.countycourt.gsi.gov.uk for the...
Read MoreFamily practitioners will be aware of the increasing demand - from both within the family justice system and outside of it - for "transparency" around decisions made in the Family Court. HHJ Bellamy has produced a Local Practice Guidance which helpfully summarises the leading principles about...
Read MoreThis years LLFJB Family Justice Day will be on Friday 9th October, again at Stamford Court as last year: Vulnerable Adults and Children: Justice For All? More details to come soon!...
Read MoreFinancial remedy practitioners may be interested to note that the annual "Money Talks" seminar, hosted by No5 Chambers, will take place this year on 16th September 2015 at Birmingham Council House. For further details and booking, see here....
Read MoreLeicester Law Society will be hosting a Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act/ Schedule One Children Act seminar on 30th June in conjunction with KCH Garden Square Chambers. Further details and booking here....
Read MoreThe local Family Justice Board invites barristers to take part in the pro-bono family advice clinic that runs every second Thursday at Leicester Family Court. Please contact Rosie Thomas or Margaret Robinson for any details/enquiries: rthomas@strawandpearce.co.uk or margaret@rpobinson.co.uk...
Read MoreVictor Hall, MCIArb, Family Mediator & Arbitrator, is delivering a seminar on 9th July 2015 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Leicester Magistrates Court, Pocklingtons Walk. The talk will give a valuable insight into the world of financial arbitration in family law, a growth area. The talk is...
Read MoreFollowing the success of the London Legal Walk and other walks in cities across the country, the Leicester Legal Walk will take place on 22nd June this year. The 10km will be led by Lord Bach and will have a Magna Carta theme. The sponsored walk...
Read MorePlease find attached details of the Civil and Criminal Justice Working Group Annual Conference on 27th April 2015. Booking details are given within the attached CCJWG Stalking Conference 27 April 2015 flyer and application form. ...
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