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Introduction On 02 December 2022, Mrs Justice Knowles handed down judgment helpfully dealing with five general propositions of family law that will no doubt assist practitioners dealing with allegations of domestic abuse, but particularly those alleging sexual abuse from one parent against another in private law children disputes. I will primarily focus on the guidance […]
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Welcome to Unit Chambers whistle stop tour of 16.4 guardians. Who are they? What do they do? Where can you get a 16.4 guardian? When is it appropriate to make an application? Why are they helpful? And, following a special request, I will finish with the legal considerations when your client has issues with the […]
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This case provides guidance for fact-finding hearings set to determine the perpetrator of inflicted injuries to children. Background The parents in this case had undergone an arranged marriage abroad. The father moved to the UK over 15 years ago with the mother joining him several years later. Together they had four children, two sets of […]
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In recent times there haven’t been many family decisions handed down from the Supreme Court. However, last month we had the decision of Re H-W (Children). That decision has been applied in two recent Court of Appeal decisions – one of which was a successful appeal from our local court. The recent decisions about proportionality […]
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