Category: Samantha Sanders
Inheritance disputes – Coronavirus update for cohabitees
The current pandemic has resulted in a surge of people seeking advice about making a will. As a will disputes […]
Adoptive Parents and the Misuse of Section 20
What do adoptive parents do when they realise they simply can’t continue caring for their damaged adopted child? They turn […]
The Harsh Reality for Some Parents who Adopt Children from Care
The first study of adoption breakdown in Wales has laid bare the horrific experiences of some parents who adopt children […]
Adoption Rates in Freefall after Court Ruling Leaves Children Languishing in Unsuitable Homes
The government and the courts have been in conflict over adoption for months. The decision in re B-S (children) [2013] eventually […]
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 […]
Family Drug and Alcohol Court is Coming to West Yorkshire
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) was launched in January 2008 in the Inner London Family Proceedings Court to […]
68 Is Too Late!
Older employees face increased risk of accidents at work. We know as a society we are all living longer. As […]
President of the Family Division’s Anger at Legal Aid Cuts
The President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, was faced with a case where the parents wanted to oppose […]
“Stalinist” Response to Groundbreaking Report Which Challenges Government Approach to Adoption
On Wednesday 9th April 2014, the Department for Education launches a groundbreaking report on adoption. The University of Bristol was […]
Adoption Activity Days – a Solution for an Adoption Crisis?
Following a recent Channel 4 documentary about adoption and in particular ‘Adoption Activity Days’, there has been a lot of […]
