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Private Children Law: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Advice for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 Thorny Legal Matters Facing Experienced Children Practitioners: Directly from Top-Rated KCs and Senior Juniors
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Additional clips from Private Children Law on-demand conference
Cleo Perry KC on Fact Finding
Richard Hadley KC on Prohibited Steps
Piers Pressdee KC on Serial non-compliance
Gemma Lindfield on Interim contact
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On-demand clip
So you know what to expect from the recorded conference, here is a clip of Will Tyler KC.
Will is answering the question: How has AZ v BX [EWHC 2024] changed existing thinking on 'shared lives' compared to 'live with' and 'spend time with' orders, and how should you argue for 'spend time with' orders?
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Fact Finding
What evidence counts and will sway the court over the necessity for a fact-finding hearing, and how do you handle post fact finding allegations?
Answered by Cleo Perry KC, 4PB
Cleo is "an absolutely spectacular KC." "Her advice is clear and practical and she achieves results that are going to be workable and meaningful.” “Judges listen to her every word.”
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Alienation
How do you handle allegations of ‘alienating behaviour’ as opposed to Parental Alienation, and when should you run an argument in court?
Answered by Edward Lamb KC, Deka Chambers
Edward “has both gravitas and the ability to see a case clearly." “Clients adore him and he has the complete respect of the court and his opponents.” “He has a stellar practice.”
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Shared lives
How has AZ v BX [EWHC 2024] changed existing thinking on 'shared lives' compared to 'live with' and 'spend time with' orders, and how should you argue for 'spend time with' orders?
Answered by Will Tyler KC, 36 Family
Will is “an phenomenal children's silk - absolutely charming, highly effective, devastating in court." He acted in the AZ v BX litigation and sits as a Deputy High Court Judge.
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Prohibited Steps
How do you control and overcome the difficulties of (1) facilitating or (2) preventing contact with non-biological parents, e.g. in applications for Prohibited Steps Orders?
Answered by Richard Hadley KC, No5 Chambers
Richard is known for handling the most complicated and difficult cases. “He is a master tactician and legal mind, always thinking two or three moves ahead of his opponents.”
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Very Young Children
How far can you push the court over contact and staying arrangements for very young children, what will that contact look like and what will happen if a relocation is envisioned?
Answered by Christopher Miller, Fourteen
Christopher is "a superb advocate: relentless, persuasive, incredibly knowledgeable and meticulous in his preparation and attention to detail.” “He is a specialist in relocation cases.”
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Interim contact
How do you control and overcome the difficulties of interim contact, particularly where allegations have been raised, and Cafcass (as it often does) recommends no contact?
Answered by Gemma Lindfield, 5 St Andrew’s Hill
Gemma is “one of the best barristers out there for taking on children law cases.” “She is never phased by often difficult judges and will steadfastly argue on behalf of her clients.”
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Serial non-compliance
How and where do you draw the line on implacably hostile carers and serial non-compliance and so secure a fair outcome for your client?
Answered by Piers Pressdee KC, 4PB
Piers is co-author of the Dictionary of Private Children Law, shortlisted as “Family KC of the Year” and formerly co-chair of the Association of Lawyers for Children. “He is a Rolls-Royce silk for children’s work.”
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