Frances Harris and Sian Cox’s article ‘Child focused courts and the neurodivergent family’ published in Family Law Journal

Frances Harris and Sian Cox’s article ‘Child focused courts and the neurodivergent family’ published in the August issue of the Family Law Journal, considers the anticipated roll out of the…

Ashika Singh and Iona McNeill have accepted offers of tenancy with Harcourt Chambers

“I am thrilled to announce that Ashika and Iona will be joining us as tenants at the conclusion of their pupillages.  It was evident from early on that both were…

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…

Fiona Hay shortlisted for Chambers UK Bar Awards Family Junior of the Year 2026

We are delighted to announce that Fiona Hay has been shortlisted for Family Junior of the Year for the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026. Fiona is one of just three…

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…

Edward Bennett Appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel

Edward Bennett has been appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel. The appointment is effective for five years from 1 September 2026.

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