When a child suffers an unexplained fracture, can suspicious circumstances be enough to prove causation? – Craig Jeakings in G, In the Matter Of [2026] EWFC 227 (B)

In G, In the Matter Of [2026] EWFC 227 (B) the Family Court declined to find that a young child’s unexplained arm fracture was inflicted, emphasising that opportunity, inconsistent accounts and understandable…

Can protective orders ensure a safe return home where a parent does not recognise the risks the orders are intended to guard against? James Turner, Alex Forbes and Eleanor Howard in Oxfordshire County Council, v M & Ors [2026] EWFC 228 (B)

In Oxfordshire County Council, v M & Ors [2026] EWFC 228 (B) the court considered whether protective orders could safely support reunification where a mother continued to minimise the father’s sexual offending…

When similar incidents recur, how far can previous evidence of medical equipment interference support later allegations? – Nick Goodwin KC in P (A CHILD) (INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT) [2026] EWHC 2100 (Fam)

Nicholas Goodwin KC, instructed by Catriona Allan of Goodman Ray Solicitors, led James Norman of 42BR in P (A CHILD) (INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT) [2026] EWHC 2100 (Fam). They acted for…

What amounts to a “fundamental change of circumstances” when seeking to set aside a Hague return order? – Ruth Cabeza and Alana Hughes in HG (Abduction: Application To Set Aside Return Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 971

Ruth Cabeza and Alana Hughes, instructed by Free Family Representation and Advocacy Project, appeared for the successful appellant mother in HG (Abduction: Application To Set Aside Return Order) [2026] EWCA Civ…

Can habitual residence change mid-proceedings under the 1996 Hague Convention? – Edward Bennett in F v M & Anor (Jurisdiction) [2026] EWFC 219 (B)

Edward Bennett, instructed by Mills & Reeve, acted for the first respondent mother in F v M & Anor (Jurisdiction) [2026] EWFC 219 (B). The judgment provides a valuable reminder that, unlike…

When does an appellate court interfere with a relocation decision? The Court of Appeal has provided a clear answer – Jason Green in S-O (Children), Re (Relocation and Prohibited Steps Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 998

Jason Green was instructed by instructed by TV Edwards for the successful Appellant mother in S-O (Children), Re (Relocation and Prohibited Steps Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 998; a reminder from the…

Can the court order the return of a child despite a grant of humanitarian protection? – Rob George KC in LM (A Child: Return Order to the UAE; Humanitarian Protection), Re [2026] EWHC 1988 (Fam)

Professor Rob George KC led Naima Asif of Pump Court Chambers, acting for the applicant mother in Re LM (A Child: Return Order to the UAE; Humanitarian Protection) [2026] EWHC 1988 (Fam).…

Oliver Wraight in A v B & Ors [2026] EWFC 191 (B)

Oliver Wraight, instructed by Kundert Solicitors, acted for the first and second respondent Special Guardians in A v B & Ors [2026] EWFC 191 (B), a judgment which provides valuable guidance…

John Vater KC, Alex Perry and Daniel Sheridan in R, S, T (Perplexing Presentations: Findings and Welfare), Re [2026] EWFC 194 (B)

John Vater KC, leading Daniel Sheridan, acted for the Applicant Local Authority in R, S, T (Perplexing Presentations: Findings and Welfare), Re [2026] EWFC 194 (B). Alex Perry, instructed by Jackson West, appeared…

Stephen Crispin in Oxfordshire County Council v M & Ors [2026] EWFC 192 (B)

Stephen Crispin acted for the Applicant Local Authority in Oxfordshire County Council v M & Ors [2026] EWFC 192 (B), a decision which demonstrates the careful application of the “nothing else…

Sam Elliott in M v F [2026] EWFC 187 (B)

Sam Elliott, instructed by Coodes, acted for the successful applicant mother in M v F [2026] EWFC 187 (B). This is a significant private children judgment. Whilst the outcome was fact-specific,…

Nick Goodwin KC and Daniel Sheridan in Re B and G (Fact-Finding) [2026] EWCA Civ 860

Daniel Sheridan was instructed by Denise Higgins of Woodfines Solicitors in Re B and G (Fact-Finding) [2026] EWCA Civ 860, acting for the successful appellant mother led by Joanne Brown…

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