News & Views
Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Thursday 1 November 2018
High Court hears failed asylum seeker's daughter 'at FGM risk'
Garden Court's James Holmes is instructed by Suffolk County Council.
Family Law | Wednesday 31 October 2018
Placement of a child outside their natural family
Amina Ahmed explores the test used in deciding the correct balance for a child's growing up in his culture of origin or in proximity with his family in the UK.
Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 30 October 2018
Appeal in care proceedings involving rival Special Guardianship Order contenders: a foster carer and extended family members in Ghana. Appeal allowed.
Rebekah Wilson instructed for the Appellant. Maggie Jones instructed for the Respondent Children's Guardian.
Family Law | Tuesday 18 September 2018
Statutory Charge: Care Costs and Human Rights Act Applications
The following guidance applies when making an HRA application: make a separate and standalone application, and keep costs of pursuing the HRA claim separate from the care case.
Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 18 September 2018
The London Infant and Family Team & The New Orleans Intervention Model
In England two local authorities – Croydon and Tower Hamlets – have been trialling the New Orleans Intervention Model, a relationship focused intervention for families involved in care proceedings. King's College London are currently undertaking a random
Family Law | Tuesday 18 September 2018
Beware drafters of threshold documents
Lessons can be learnt from two recent cases regarding the phrasing of a) threshold documents and b) the court’s findings in relation to threshold.
Family Law | Friday 10 August 2018
Garden Court Chambers welcome Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright and Monifa Walters-Thompson to the Family Team
We are delighted to announce that Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright and Monifa Walters-Thompson have joined the Family Law Team at Garden Court Chambers.
Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Wednesday 1 August 2018
Court of Appeal allows first successful appeal against Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order
Sarah Forster appeared on behalf of the mother and James Holmes, who was also instructed at first instance, appeared on behalf the local authority led by Hannah Markham QC.
