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Posted on: 19 Jun 2020

All you need to know about Family Law Solicitors

You don’t need a Family Law Solicitor to go to the Family Court about your child but it’s always best to get legal advice and support if you can, especially if your case is complicated. There is no substitute for expert legal advice and getting a Family Solicitor to represent you in Family Court will always be better than going into Court alone.

Posted on: 16 Jun 2020

Lack of Consistency about Educational Support after Covid-19

As we begin to see some schools opening up for some year groups, our Education Law Solicitors have seen growing concerns from parents who want to make sure that their children are getting the support they need. Especially from parents who have children with SEND or EHCPs in place.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2020

How Will the Family Court Make a Decision about My Children?

In England and Wales, the Court makes decisions by considering what is in a child’s best interests, not the parents’ best interests.

Posted on: 10 Jun 2020

Case study: £4,000 Compensation for Trip and Fall on Pavement

Jacqueline Wilde tripped on an uneven pavement outside a Co-op store and fell flat on to the floor. She hit her head and suffered multiple injuries, including lacerations to her face above the eye and concussion.

Posted on: 08 Jun 2020

How Many Hearings Will there be in Child Proceedings?

The amount of hearings in children proceedings varies depending on your case and the reasons why you have gone to Court. You and your child’s other parent could reach an agreement with just one hearing.

Posted on: 05 Jun 2020

Mum Helped through Care Proceedings and Gets Kids Back Home

Charlotte (not her real name) contacted our Care Proceedings Solicitors for help when she was told that Social Services were starting Court proceedings because of their concerns about her children. Charlotte had 3 children aged 3, 5 and 7. She’d been struggling with her mental health for some time and recently things had gone downhill at home.

Posted on: 28 May 2020

£40,000 Compensation Payout in Motorbike Accident Claim

Our client was riding his Honda motorbike when the driver of a Ford Transit van swapped lanes without warning. The van hit our client’s bike and he was knocked into incoming traffic.

Posted on: 26 May 2020

Supporting Families Affected by Maternity Services Medical Negligence

NHS maternity services include the care pregnant mothers receive during the antenatal period, as well as during the birth itself and postnatally. While the majority of NHS maternity services are delivered without incident, it’s not uncommon for mistakes to happened.

Posted on: 15 May 2020

Birth Injuries to Mother Compensation Payouts Awarded

Our Clinical and Medical Negligence team includes specialist Birth Injury Solicitors who have secured millions of pounds in compensation for birth injuries to mothers and their children.

Posted on: 04 May 2020

Fair Consideration: Assessing the Role of Income in Child Care Arrangements

In England and Wales the Courts always prioritises the best interest of the child when deciding who will get child custody. Your children need to be financially supported, but the Court will consider the child’s other needs before making a decision about where your child will live.

Posted on: 01 May 2020

Prohibited Steps Order Explained

A Prohibited Steps Order is a type of Court Order used by one parent to stop another parent from making certain decisions about their child’s upbringing.

Posted on: 24 Apr 2020

Family brings compensation claim against the MoD for cross-border negligence

The family of a young man who suffered catastrophic brain damage after complications during his birth have today spoken of their relief after a High Court Judge ruled that they can bring a claim for compensation against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Armed Forces Charity, SSAFA.

Posted on: 22 Apr 2020

How to Apply for a Child Court Order

In England or Wales, if you have Parental Responsibility over your child, then you can apply for a Court Order if you and your partner have separated and cannot agree.

Posted on: 17 Apr 2020

Case Study: £350,000 Compensation for Medical Negligence in Hospital

Our client underwent surgery to reposition an undescended testicle when he was 2 years old but during the procedure, the surgeons failed to identify and protect the left inferior epigastric artery, which they then cut.

Posted on: 03 Apr 2020

The Impact of Self Isolation on Armed Forces Veterans

While military personnel have been asked to follow Government guidance on social distancing, homeworking, and non-essential travel, a prolonged lockdown for Armed Forces personnel could prove challenging to a workforce used to a highly dynamic and active working environment.

Posted on: 31 Mar 2020

Phase Transfer Deadline Explained

31 March is an important date for your child or young person if they have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) in place and are due to transfer to the Post 16/19 phase of their education.

Posted on: 25 Mar 2020

Case Study: £125,000 Compensation for Pedestrian Knocked Down by Car

Our client was crossing a side junction when a car approaching turned into the side road and collided with the client. The driver of the car had clearly lost control of the car as had entered the side road on the wrong side of the road. Our client was thrown up into the air and landed heavily.

Posted on: 20 Mar 2020

What is an EHCP?

An Education, Health and Care Plan, known as an EHCP, is a legal document which includes the details of a child’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the support that they may need at school.

Posted on: 12 Mar 2020

Case Study: £2,400,000 Compensation for Passenger Injured in Car Accident

Our client, a man only in his 20s, was a front seat passenger in a car being driven by his colleague when the driver lost control. The car veered into the path of an oncoming vehicle on the opposite carriageway, and our client sustained a fracture to the right femur and a significant injury to his left leg in the car crash.

Posted on: 27 Feb 2020

Can I Claim Compensation for Non-Freezing Cold Injury?

A Non Freezing Cold injury can have serious long-term consequences, such as considerable pain and loss of dexterity in your fingers, which may in turn affect your future job prospects. So if you’ve developed a Non Freezing Cold injury as a result of your military service, you may be entitled to compensation.

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