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Caring aunt wins triple victory and celebrates the battling skills of her solicitors
An Aunt who had been massively let down by her Local Authority is celebrating a triple victory. After taking on […]
When adopters know best!
Sometimes a potential solution to a child’s problems can seem blindingly obvious to a parent. Adele’s is one such story. […]
Lessons from a week of wonderful results
It’s been quite a week in our Family Team. We have received these very kind messages from kinship carers in […]
The Dense Fog of Human Rights Costs!
The recent decisions in Re: H (A minor) v Northamptonshire CC 2017 www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2017/282.html and Re CZ (Human Rights Claim: Costs) 2017 […]
Bradford aunt and uncle win battle with Council
A Bradford kinship carer couple win a £7000 battle with Bradford Council. When Bradford Metropolitan District Council approached Mr and Mrs […]
Santa came early for struggling Kinship Carer
A London aunt is celebrating Christmas early! After a legal fight with her local authority for financial support, she’s been […]
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 […]
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 […]
Battling Northamptonshire grandmother secures pay out for unpaid allowances
A Northamptonshire grandmother has won her long standing 3 year battle against Northamptonshire County Council to get money to help […]
Christmas Came Early for Grandparent
A London grandmother is delighted to find out that the local authority will pay her just under £23,000 for backdated […]