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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.

Brexit ‘Likely to Be a Relevant Factor’ in Intra-Europe Child Abduction Cases
The immigration status of UK nationals living in Europe has been rendered a great deal more fragile by…
Family Court Comprehensively Backs Parents in ‘Non-Accidental Injury’ Case
A finding that a child has suffered non-accidental injuries is bound to have profound consequences for the rest…
Leaving Home – Mother Ordered to Respect Disabled Son’s Independence
The wrench of a child leaving home is a tough experience for many parents and that can be…
‘Domestic Abuse’ Encompasses Much More Than Physical Violence
The term ‘domestic abuse’ may bring to mind incidents of physical violence, but its legal definition extends far…
Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly
Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving a financial settlement…
Medical Treatment – Discerning the Wishes of Those Who Can’t Express Them
Family judges are often called upon to make agonising decisions concerning medical treatment of those who have lost…
Child’s Birth to Same-Sex Couple Triggers Bureaucratic Tangle
No one should be surprised to hear that, when a same-sex couple have a child following lawful IVF…
Woman’s Long Quest to Identify Her Biological Father Finally Bears Fruit
For most people, knowing who their parents are is fundamental to their core sense of identity and emotional…
Father Who Recorded Private Family Law Proceedings Brought to Book
For very good reasons, unauthorised recording of any court proceedings, and particularly family hearings held in private, is…
Desperately Sick Baby Boy Breathes Again in Unprecedented Case
Family judges are extremely cautious before declaring that a patient is brain dead and authorising the termination of…
Foot-Dragging Divorcee Pays Price for Unnecessary COVID-19 Adjournment
Some divorcees drag their feet in a misguided attempt to put off the hour when they must divide…
Requirement for Written Consent Waived in Unique Embryology Test Case
In a unique decision arising from a woman’s tragic death when pregnant with twins, the High Court gave…
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