A,B and C (Fact Find: Allegations of Coercive and Controlling Behaviour) (Rev2) [2021] EWFC B103 (01 October 2021)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY COURT AT STOKE-ON-TRENT Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Before DISTRICT JUDGE BAILEY    IN THE MATTER OF [PERSON A] (Applicant) -v-  [PERSON B] (Respondent)    MR S WORLOCK appeared on behalf of the Applicant MISS C PORTER-PHILLIPS appeared on behalf of the Respondent MISS BROWN appeared on behalf of the Guardian […]

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Reporting Restrictions; Part 1

Part 1 of reporting restrictions concerning children in the criminal courts, the family courts, and the space in between. Freedom of press versus the right to privacy. This is the question that reporting restrictions usually come down to. For family practitioners the quick answer would appear to be “whatever is in the best interests of […]

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FDAC (Family Drug and Alcohol Court) Fact Sheet

Note: This is general guidance, local practice may differ.1. What is FDAC? – FDAC is a problem-solving court designed to help tackle the issue of parental substance misuse resulting in care proceedings. – The London FDAC was set up in 2008, with research showing (in one London survey) that cases involving parental substance abuse accounted […]

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Unit Chambers Partners With Alder Hey Children’s Charity

Since its inception in 2020 Unit Chambers has become the fastest growing family law specialists in the U.K. We are committed to producing the best possible results for our clients and supporting the needs of families both in the U.K. and Internationally. More importantly, we are committed to our local community. That’s why we are […]

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