Category: Tracy Ling
Dispelling the Myth of ‘Private Arrangements’
It’s the phone call that every grandparent dreads. “Your daughter can’t look after your grandson. She’s in no fit state […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Overbearing” Mother of Schizophrenic Man Criticised by Judge
A judge has found that a mother used undue influence to compel her mentally ill son to refuse medical treatment. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Kinship Carers Meet in Westminster to Demand Equal Rights to Adoptive Families
“We take care of kids in crisis too!” Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall, joined over 50 […]
Battling Immingham Grandparents Win First Round in Fight for Financial Support
Immingham grandparents have been given permission to bring a legal challenge to North East Lincolnshire. The fight is over the […]
