Re JW (Child at Home under Care Order) [2023] EWCA Civ 944

family law care proceedings

In this recent decision of the Court of Appeal, The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, acknowledged that ‘a difference exists in the approach taken by courts in different regions when determining whether a final care order, supervision order or no order should be made when care proceedings conclude with a plan for the […]

Read more

Nesting Arrangements

A nesting arrangement (sometimes referred to as a “bird’s nest arrangement” or “birdnesting”) is a form of a shared care arrangement in private family law proceedings. In principle, a nesting arrangement involves the children residing at the family home on a full time basis, meanwhile the parents will arrange between themselves a schedule in which […]

Read more

Bernadette Goodman joins Unit Chambers

Bernadette Goodman joins Unit Chambers

Unit Chambers are delighted to announce that Bernadette Goodman will be joining the team as a Senior Consultant Barrister. Bernadette is a well-respected and highly sought-after Barrister with over 35 years of experience on the Northern Circuit. She was called to the Bar in 1983 by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. She will […]

Read more

Launching ‘Family Law and More’ Podcast

Podcast Family Law and More Unit Chambers

Get ready to tune in! We’re excited to announce the launch of our debut podcast, “Family Law and More”. Hosted by CEO & Senior Consultant Barrister Lisa Edmunds, the podcast promises to explore the most pressing issues affecting family law today. The first episode will air on March 28th, so mark your calendars! As a […]

Read more