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Out of the mouths of babes: children caught in the crossfire
A call to action on the needs of children caught in the crossfire when their parents separate
In Conversation with… The National Dispute Resolution Committee and the National YRes Committee
Exploring out of court dispute resolution and how this can enhance your practice
In conversation with ... Sir James Munby
Our Parenting After Parting Committee sat down with Sir James Munby to bring you a special two-part podcast.
A balance of predictability and flexibility
Parenting Plans help clarify important details of life post-separation – but can also help the parents establish their new relationship
Parenting through Separation Guide: how and when can you use it?
This booklet, available to purchase in print or download as a PDF, is designed to be a useful resource giving tips, support, information, signposting and help to parents embarking on or already separated
YRes 2022: Putting Children First
YRes CONFERENCE 2022: This workshop shared experiences and top tips from representatives of the Family Justice Young People’s Board, and looked at how the Family Lawyers’ Charter encourages practitioners to work collaboratively and in a joined-up way
Guidance note: Instructing experts in proceedings involving children
The object of all dispute resolution is to clarify facts and narrow issues. The use of experts may be considered in child-related situations, including proceedings. Those involved in assisting parties, including the court, may be helped by an expert’s findings in relation to injuries or medical complaints, psychological problems including attachments, or even how children have reacted in a supervised contact centre.
Private Law Children Proceedings: Checklist for solicitors and direct access counsel instructed by lay clients whom have previously acted in person
This is a checklist of the main points a solicitor or direct access barrister should bear in mind when accepting instructions from a LiP. It begins with general issues and is then divided into sections according to the stage of the proceedings.
Module 2 of the SPIP workshop, with Denise Ingamells
In my mediation practice, from the very first meeting, I encourage separated parents to put the children’s needs first. We use a range of resources including, of course, the Resolution “Parenting through separation” guide. In particular I encourage them to consider attending a Separating Parents Information Programme (SPIP).
What about Henry?
This thought-provoking seminar was hosted by Dr Angharad Rudkin, a clinical child psychologist at the University of Southampton. She was joined by Ruth Hawkins, a partner at Boardman, Hawkins & Osbournes LLP, which specialises in private children law.
Covid-19 vaccines and children – a guide for practitioners
Covid-19 vaccination for school-age children is a potential minefield for separated parents, schools, local authorities, and ultimately the courts. There are a number of elements to hold in mind.
Freedom of speech or harassment and vilification?
In Re X (A child acting by her Children’s Guardian) v Y (Restraining abuse of Children’s Guardian) and Z, Mr Justice MacDonald had to weigh up the competing principles of freedom of speech and respect for private and family life. This involved using “the ultimate balance test”.
Introducing the new Parenting After Parting guide
Although it was the graveyard slot at the very end of an amazing week at the National Resolution Conference 2021, the Parenting After Parting workshop was outstanding in its content and participation.
Managing high-conflict parental disputes
In this workshop a panel of Alex Verdan QC, Charlotte Bradley and Dr Mark Berelowitz, chaired by Simon Blain, provided a fascinating and extremely useful insight into high-conflict parental disputes from their wide-ranging perspectives.
My partner has taken the kids – what can I do? A practical guide in emergency private children cases
It’s a Friday at 5pm, you’re in the office (pre-pandemic), the phone rings and a client says their kids have been taken…
This was the scene set by Simon Craddock (Brethertons) and Laura Morley (4PB) to start off their workshop looking at emergency private children cases where one partner unilaterally removes the children.
Vaccinating children: public and private law principles
Two recent cases have clarified the position where parents disagree on whether to vaccinate their children, and a local authority’s position when considering children in its care.
Once more into the breach
The courts have a number of powers to enforce compliance with child arrangement orders but each needs to be carefully considered in the circumstances of the case.