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Discover the latest news and updates in family and children law. Our Oxford-based solicitors provide compassionate and informed commentary on legal matters affecting families, from divorce proceedings to child custody arrangements.

Judge’s Ruling Underlines Importance of Fathers in Children’s Lives
The family courts have always recognised the crucially important role that fathers play in children’s lives. A judge…
The Sex Trade, Mental Capacity and an Unusual Dilemma for Care Workers
Where an individual suffering from a mental disorder wishes to have sex, can care workers lawfully make arrangements…
High Court Clamps Down on Standardised Online Divorce Petitions
The advent of so-called ‘no fault’ divorce is on the horizon but, until then, a great many divorce…
Defiant Father Who Abducted Autistic Son Jailed for Contempt of Court
Family proceedings can be extremely emotive and those involved may be tempted to defy court orders with which…
International Child Abduction and the Seesaw of Habitual Residence
International child abduction disputes often hinge on a single question: where is the child habitually resident? As one…
Divorced Abroad? You Can Still Get a Fair Financial Deal in England
It may come as a surprise but, even if you have been divorced abroad, there is a great…
Family Judge Sanctions Experimental Treatment of Little Girl with Leukaemia
Adult patients often have to make agonising choices as to whether or not to undergo intrusive and painful…
Read This If Your Child Has Been Taken Abroad Without Your Consent
If your right to play a full part in your child’s life has been undermined by his or…
Court Paves Way for COVID-19 Victim to End Her Parlous Existence in Peace
It frequently falls to family judges to address the ghastly human consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. That was…
Divorcee Jailed After Revealing His True Colours to Private Investigator
Divorcees who attempt to wriggle out of their financial obligations can expect to pay a crushing reputational and…
Family Judge Throws Lifeline to Troubled Mother of Four
Not every parent is an ideal carer but the law recognises that, wherever possible, it is in children’s…
International Child Abduction – Children’s Welfare is Always Paramount
Where one parent moves abroad with his or her children, leaving the other behind, the result can be…
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