Articles in ‘Children Disputes’ Category

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…

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…

We acted on behalf of the father in the published case of Z (Abduction: Re-hearing After Set Aside), Re Neutral Citation Number [2025] EWHC 3564 (Fam) in international child abduction proceedings pursuant to the…

We acted on behalf of the Applicant Mother in High Court proceedings seeking the return of her child to England and Wales in a complex non-Hague international child abduction case involving allegations of domestic…

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…

This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about travelling abroad with children, including when consent is required, how to document it properly, and what to do if there is a…

International child relocation arises when one parent wishes to move their child to live in a different country, triggering a range of practical and legal considerations. Relocation can also occur within England and Wales, although these internal moves are typically subject to…

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that takes place from March 16 2026 to March 20 2026 to recognize, raise awareness and celebrate the neurodiverse community. It is estimated that around 15–20% of…

The Corbett Le Quesne Jersey International Family and Child Law Conference is an annual event for UK and international practitioners. The March 2026 conference focused on Modern Families, including surrogacy, adoption, and LGBTQ+ family…

If you have a client who has attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM), the Mediator has indicated that the case is suitable for mediation, and your client and the other party have…

If you have a client who you think would benefit from attending mediation you may refer them to a mediator, and the mediator will invite them to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting…

If you are considering or proceeding with a separation or divorce, and you have children with your partner, you may be wondering what legal options you have to protect their current living arrangements (or…