Grandparents in lockdown The COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing exposed something that we have always known as a society; children need to experience a relationship with grandparents, where possible, and, grandparents often need the joy and love from their grandchildren in the winter of their years. It is a social structure as old as […]
Read moreIntroduction The judgment of Re H-N and Others (Children)(Domestic Abuse: Finding of Fact Hearings) [2021] EWCA Civ 448 has finally been handed down by the President of the Family Division, Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Holroyde. What was long billed by those of us in the family legal profession as potentially a game changer in the way the family courts address […]
Read moreTo celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2021, we’re taking a look back at the UK’s key legal milestones for LGBT+ families over the past two decades. Legislation regarding LGBT partnerships, parenthood and non-cisgender identity were non-existent within the UK legal system up until 2002, so it’s amazing to see such progressive change in this area of […]
Read moreUnit Chambers are delighted to announce that leading family law silk Teertha Gupta QC has accepted an invitation to join Unit Chambers as a Door Tenant. Teertha remains in practice at 4PB, London. One of the UK’s most established family law barristers, Teertha will be a key addition to the team and will bring over 30 years […]
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