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Private Child Law

Your essential guide to resolving complex private child law cases including those with an international dimension

Introduction

In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of children involved in private law applications. Intractable disputes involving contact and residence orders are becoming increasingly widespread. Children cases with an international element are also becoming increasingly common, with issues arising out of surrogacy, adoption, leave to remove from jurisdiction and child abduction. Chaired by Judith Rowe QC of 1 Garden Court Chambers, this conference features an esteemed panel of speakers who will be able to guide you through the plethora of recent changes affecting this fast-moving area of law.

Event details


Date:

Wednesday 26 January 2011

Location:

Crowne Plaza St James
London, SW1E 6AF

6 CPD
Hours

Benefits

Attending this hugely popular conference will enable you to answer the following questions:

  • What is the impact of transfer of residence on the child?
  • When is the impact of transfer of residence on the child?
  • Are the current provisions effective in enforcing contact orders?
  • What is the role of children giving evidence in Private Law cases following Re W?
  • How does the recent Practice Direction affect fact finding in domestic violence cases?
  • Leave to remove applications – when will these be refused or accepted?

Who Should Attend

  • Solicitors, barristers and legal executives working in private practice
  • Local authority solicitors involved in private child law cases
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Anyone else that needs to get to grips with the latest developments in private child law

Supported by:

New Law Journal 

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