Our team have written a number of articles explaining different aspects of the law to help clients better understand what to expect.
I have previously written about an application made by an adoptive mother (my client) to revoke adop…
The majority of prospective adopters make their application to adopt through the normal ‘agency’ rou…
“To have and to hold from this day forward; for better for worse, for richer, for poorer”. One may t…
A Family Group Conference (FGC) is a decision-making process that empowers families to tak…
Giving back to our community is a key part of life here at BH&O, and where we can, we like to of…
Nearly a year ago the public law working group published their recommendations for best practice in …
October is Domestic Abuse Month. Domestic abuse has a huge disrupting effect on families and its eff…
What is an initial viability assessment? If there are safeguarding concerns about a child, Children’…
Last Sunday (5th October) was Grandparents’ Day in the UK. I am sure it’s mainly a day which has bee…
How is a business treated in a divorce? The simple answer is: it depends. The treatment of a busines…
“Once I was seven years old, my mama told meGo make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely&…
Giving Children a Voice in Family Disputes When parents separate, it’s not just the adults who are a…
Getting married is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but with that excitement can come questio…
I have previously written about a High Court decision to refuse to revoke an adoption order under th…
Christmas should be a magical, exciting time of year for children. However, when their parents…
Solicitors often consider domestic abuse in family law matters relating to children, however advice …
It is thought that something like 7 out of 10 marriage or relationship breakdowns can be attributed …
I am a consultant solicitor specialising in care proceedings and children work. Prior to joining BH&…
Are you struggling to agree arrangements for your children for the school holidays? The school summe…
A case has just been published in which I represented the applicant, an adoptive mother, who sought …