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Case Study  |  31:03:26
Biology -V- Birth Certificate
Keeley Lengthorn, partner and head of Public Law Children at RWK Goodman as well as the National Childcare Council representative for the Law Society represented the mother in the recently handed down judgment of Re J, Re M and Re P, a linked appeal involving three cases.
Opinion  |  23:03:26
Modern Families in Focus: Key Takeaways from the Jersey International Family and Child Law Conference 2026
This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about child abduction, consent, and court orders. If you are unfamiliar with the legal terminology used in these cases, you may also find it helpful to read our guide to the key terms involved: Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases.
Opinion  |  16:03:26
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Through the Family Legal Process
This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about child abduction, consent, and court orders. If you are unfamiliar with the legal terminology used in these cases, you may also find it helpful to read our guide to the key terms involved: Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases.
Case Study  |  11:03:26
Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board v SR & Ors [2026] EWHC 348 (Fam)
Keeley Lengthorn, Partner acted on behalf of the mother in the recently published case of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board v SR & Ors [2026] EWHC 348 (Fam). These proceedings concerned the withdrawal of medical treatment which would be life-sustaining for the mother’s son.
Case Study  |  19:02:26
Z (Abduction: Re-hearing After Set Aside), Re Neutral Citation Number [2025] EWHC 3564 (Fam)
We acted on behalf of the father in the published case of Z (Abduction: Re-hearing After Set Aside) [2014] EWFC 9 in international child abduction proceedings pursuant to the 1980 Hague Convention. 
Opinion  |  21:01:26
Taking Children Abroad After Separation: Parental Consent, Legal Risks, and Your Rights
This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about child abduction, consent, and court orders. If you are unfamiliar with the legal terminology used in these cases, you may also find it helpful to read our guide to the key terms involved: Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases.
Opinion  |  21:11:25
Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases
Child Abduction proceedings are extremely complex, emotional and fast-paced. This area of law is full of legal terminology which can be difficult to understand. This article will explain some of the key important terms. 
Opinion  |  27:05:25
What is a parental order in surrogacy?
Surrogacy is when a woman enters into an agreement to carry a child through pregnancy, with the intention that after the birth, the child, and her rights as a parent to that child, are transferred to the intended parent(s).
Opinion  |  05:02:25
A local authority cannot consent to the deprivation of a child’s liberty under its statutory duties, the Court of Appeal rules
Under Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights, we all have the right to liberty (freedom). The deprivation of a child’s liberty occurs when restrictions are placed on a child’s liberty beyond what would normally be expected for a child of the same age. These orders are only made in exceptional circumstances.
Opinion  |  20:11:24
Can a local authority consent to the deprivation of a child’s liberty?
Under Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights, we all have the right to liberty (freedom). The deprivation of a child’s liberty occurs when restrictions are placed on a child’s liberty beyond what would normally be expected for a child of the same age. These orders are only made in exceptional circumstances.
Opinion  |  13:11:23
International Child Abduction and The Hague Convention
Child abduction is probably one of the most devastating things to happen in a child’s and a parent’s life. It is often by a family member usually a parent, who takes a child away...
International child abduction
Opinion  |  18:10:23
Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases.
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