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This page explains the law on smacking and physically disciplining children. It explains when this would amount to an offence and the possible defences to this.

Family law is a broad area of practice that focuses on issues involving family relationships.  We advise on the child aspect to these cases including

This page explains the rights of father’s before the child is born as well as any Children’s Services involvement prior to the mother giving birth

This information page provides advice on ‘consent orders,’ which are used in family court to formalise a previously reached agreement. This page will go over what

This page explains the law surrounding an arrangement where a child goes to live with a family member or friend and the obligations of the local authority to assess the carer for support and suitability.

This information page provides information on domestic & international travel and relocation. It will provide advice on the circumstances which require consent to be provided

This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child under a Supervision Order. What is a

This page explains the duties of the Local Authority to provide services and support for children who have been looked after once they reach the age of 16.

This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk of suffering harm.