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Category: Nigel Priestley


Stoke Gran Wins Battle with Council

A grandmother who has been caring for her grandson since May 2014 without any financial support has finally won her […]


Adoption Support Fund Made Available From Today

Sally Donovan, adoptive mother of 2, and Hugh Thornberry were on BBC Breakfast this week to talk about the importance […]


The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts

Nigel Priestley writes about the challenges faced by adoptive parents, especially concerning violent adopted children. The Today programme recently reported […]


by Ridley & Hall in Helen Jarvis, Kinship Care, Nigel Priestley, Residence orders, Tracy Ling posted April 1, 2015.

Chesterfield Carer Settles Court Challenge with Derbyshire County Council

A Chesterfield family and friends carer has settled a court challenge against Derbyshire County Council at the door of the […]


by Ridley & Hall in Adoption breakdown, Care orders, Nigel Priestley, Ridley & Hall Solicitors posted March 20, 2015.

The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts

The challenges facing adoptive parents have been highlighted by a Report on the Today Programme on Radio 4 on Friday […]


by Ridley & Hall in Care Proceedings & Adoption, Helen Jarvis, Nigel Priestley, Tracy Ling posted February 24, 2015.

Essex County Council Ordered to Pay £14,000 Adopters Legal Costs – Judge Says They Acted Unreasonably

An order that Essex County Council have been ordered to pay £14,000 legal costs to prospective adopters highlights the challenges […]


by Ridley & Hall in Kinship Care, Nigel Priestley, Ridley & Hall Solicitors posted January 18, 2015.

New year, new start, new life! A remarkable story of Kinship Carers commitment!

Jada Louise is a beautiful child. She’s nearly two. 2015 has so many opportunities for her as she starts her […]


Court Settlement to Support Twice Winning Kinship Carer

A court action brought on behalf of two children, aged 4 and 8, has been successfully settled against troubled Rotherham. […]


by Ridley & Hall in Kinship Care, Nigel Priestley, Ridley & Hall Solicitors posted November 28, 2014.

Adoption – How far will Local Authorities go?

North East Lincolnshire social workers severely criticised by judge. Three North East Lincolnshire social workers have been the subject of […]


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