The International Family Law Group represented the successful respondent mother in the recent case of Re B [2025] EWHC 2144 (Fam). The case serves as an important reminder for families moving between countries, where the consent of one parent to the move comes into question. Background The case concerned the
The Court of Appeal has now handed down its judgment in the matter of Re S (Wardship: Removal to Ghana) [2025] EWCA Civ 1011. This high-profile and widely-reported matter relates to a 14 year old young man, who was deceived by his parents into travelling to Ghana, leaving him, effectively,
The President has published useful guidance for judges on how they might inform children of the reasons for their decisions¶ On 26 February 2025 Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, published a toolkit entitled “Writing to children – A toolkit for judges”. It was produced in conjunction with
The International Family Law Group welcomes a significant decision from the Court of Appeal in a complex and widely reported international family law case concerning a teenage boy at the centre of a cross-border dispute between his parents. The case, which has drawn national and international attention with coverage in
The International Family Law Group LLP represented the applicant father in his application seeking the return of his daughter from a non-Hague country, in a case that has been reported as Re A (A Child) (Removal to non-Hague country) [2023] EWFC 330 and Re A (A Child) (Removal to non-Hague
Allegations of “parental alienation” or “alienating behaviours” have become an all-too-common feature of children disputes, and particularly in high-conflict matters. As such, the need for judicial guidance inthis particular area was great, and ought to be on every family solicitor’s radar. In December 2024 the Family Justice Council issued its
With around 700,000 Poles calling the UK home, it is little surprise that so many may consider returning to Poland on a permanent basis. When children are involved, and when their parents cannot agree in relation to the move, it will be the court who can decide whether that is
The International Family Law Group LLP represented the successful mother in her application seeking permission to relocate permanently to Sydney, Australia, in a case that has now been reported as F v M (relocation to Australia) [2024] EWFC 381 (B). The case was heard by Her Honour Judge Vincent at
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, parents may well be looking at a winter break with their children. Others may well be looking at the year ahead and have an eye on a potential Easter or Summer holiday break for 2025. For separated parents however, the risk of conflict is
Following on from my previous articles below about the Pilot for Transparency and Court Reporting in Family law matters:; see below, there have been 2 further significant developments. The Transparency Pilot – A Relaxation of Rights to Privacy in Family Proceedings February 2023 and The Family Court’s Transparency Pilot Scheme:
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