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Guardianship Provisions for Children
Have you ever given thought as to who you would wish to look after your children if anything was to […]
Children in care face postcode lottery over family placements
Children in care face postcode lottery over family placements North East leads on promoting child placements within the family Children […]
Supporting our senior citizens
I want to talk about something very close to my heart, which I am sure will resonate with you too. […]
Negative Viability Assessments – can they be challenged?
A recent good practice publication by the Family Rights Group has sparked discussion around Local Authority Viability Assessments and how […]
Grandparents exercising contact
In recent weeks, the calls for the law to be changed to give grandparents greater legal status when applying for […]
Nigel Priestley Adoption Specialist Lawyer wins Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year Award 2017
Nigel Priestley Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall Solicitors was awarded Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal […]
Battling grandad makes Kirklees pay
In July 2012, Mr Jones was given an ultimatum by Social Services: “If you can’t care for your grandson, he […]
Calderdale Grandparents Win 11 Month Battle to get Support
Two grandparents from Halifax have finally reached a settlement with Calderdale Council in relation to their granddaughter who they have […]
After Separation Where Do Grandparents Stand With Their Grandchildren?
It is wildly recognised that due to the increase in child care fees, grandparents are coming out of retirement to […]