Re M (children) (fact-finding hearing: burden of proof) [2008] EWCA Civ 1261, [2008] All ER (D) 187 (Nov)
News in brief
Re F-H (children) (fact-finding hearing) [2008] EWCA Civ 1249, [2008] All ER (D) 150 (Nov)
Case of Baby P highlights fl aws in the care system
Will a new contact regime tame recalcitrant parents? asks Simon Blain
Child protection
Government seeking to reduce burden on statutory schemes
Re S (a child) (placement order: revocation) [2008] All ER (D) 48 (Oct)
Family lawyers cite financial disincentives for issuing child protection orders
Dorothea Gartland discusses the difficulties of obtaining parental responsibility orders prior to adoption
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions
Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth
Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb