Bøger af Stuart Barlow

Family law is an immensely wide-ranging subject where no individual area has escaped some kind of statutory or procedural change over recent years. This handbook is aimed at the family law trainee and paralegal, but is a reference book for all family law practitioners. It is intensely practical and gives advice to all who work in the field of family law.This book begins with the law firm: where the practitioner works, who works there and what they do. It then moves on to the most important people, the client, and how that professional relationship develops over time. The book explores how best to help the client both outside and inside the court room incorporating a full range of orders and procedures.ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is in the family team at Bhatia Best Solicitors. He has specialised in Family Law for over 40 years. His focus is now on representing Parents and other parties in Children Cases. He is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution in Private Children and Cohabitation Law. He is the former Chief Assessor of the Law Society Family Law Panel and adjudicator for the Legal Aid Agency. He is a regular presenter of training courses for family lawyers throughout England and Wales and the author of several family law books.CONTENTSPART A - Firms, Files & ClientsChapter 1 - The Structure of Law FirmsChapter 2 - Internal Workings of a Law FirmChapter 3 - Roles in a Law FirmChapter 4 - Information Ahead of the First MeetingChapter 5 - The First Meeting With the ClientChapter 6 - Follow Up Work After the First MeetingChapter 7 - Vulnerable Clients - Matters to Look Out ForChapter 8 - Managing Clients' ExpectationsChapter 9 - Management of a Family Law FileChapter 10 - Funding a Family Law CaseChapter 11 - Closing a Family Law FilePART B - OrdersChapter 12 - Family Court OrdersChapter 13 - Divorce ProceedingsChapter 14 - Financial ApplicationsChapter 15 - Private Children ApplicationsChapter 16 - Public Law Children ApplicationsChapter 17 - Domestic Abuse InjunctionsChapter 18 - Other Family ProceedingsPART C - CourtChapter 19 - Arriving at CourtChapter 20 - Inside the Court RoomChapter 21 - Different TribunalsChapter 22 - Types of HearingsChapter 23 - Evidence on OathChapter 24 - Remote Court HearingsPART D - ProceduresChapter 25 - Alternatives to Court ProceedingsChapter 26 - Drafting Applications and StatementsChapter 27 - Preparing Court BundlesChapter 28 - Instructing CounselChapter 29 - Finding of Fact HearingsChapter 30 - Cafcass and Local Authority ReportsChapter 31 - Litigants in Person & McKenzie FriendsChapter 32 - Instructing ExpertsChapter 33 - Drafting Court OrdersChapter 34 - AppealsChapter 35 - Enforcement of Court OrdersChapter 36 - Thirty-Three Common Questions Asked by Clients in Family Cases

Grandparents have become more and more involved in the lives of their grandchildren, yet their legal position is still vague and uncertain. This useful new updated guide sets out what remedies are available and what action grandparents can take should they become caught up in family breakup or disharmony. The author has represented and advised grandparents in both private and public law proceedings over many years. Topics covered include:Grandparents - the current position;Orders available to grandparents in private and public law proceedings;Permission to file applications for court orders;Acquisition of Parental Responsibility;Contact with grandchildren in the care of the Local AuthoritySpecial Guardianship Orders including discharge and variation applications;The cases of Re J (2002), Re A (2015) & Re C (2009) Re M (2021) Re F&G (2021)Practical suggestions on advising grandparents on court applications.ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is in the family team at Bhatia Best Solicitors. He has specialised in Family Law for over 40 years. His focus is now on representing Parents and other parties in Children Cases. He is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution in Private Children and Cohabitation Law. He is the former Chief Assessor of the Law Society Family Law Panel and adjudicator for the Legal Aid Agency. He is a regular presenter of training courses for family lawyers throughout England and Wales and the author of several family law books.CONTENTSIntroductionChapter One - Summary of the Current PositionChapter Two - Common Situations Faced by GrandparentsChapter Three - Orders Available to GrandparentsChapter Four - Who Can Apply? - Section 10 Children Act 1989Chapter Five - What if the Court's Permission Is Required?Chapter Six - Other Important FactorsChapter Seven - Application for Party StatusChapter Eight - The Court ProcessChapter Nine - Applications for Leave by the Child ConcernedChapter Ten - Funding an Application to the CourtChapter Eleven - Public Law ProceedingsChapter Twelve - Grandparents' Contact With Their Grandchildren in the Care of a Local AuthorityChapter Thirteen - Special Guardianship OrdersChapter Fourteen - Special Guardianship Order ChangesChapter Fifteen - Practical Suggestions When Advising ClientsChapter Sixteen - ConclusionAppendix A - Children Act 1989 Part IIIAppendix B - Adoption and Children Act 2002Appendix C - Part 18 Procedure for Other Applications in Proceedings

An intriguing letter containing a desperate cry for help scrawled in what seems to be blood mysteriously appears in a school bag belonging to a member of the 'super sleuths', a dynamic group of youthful investigators. The children embark on a perilous quest which takes them to the Gothic Cloggham Hall, a place riddled with numerous secret passageways and hidden rooms. A terrifying game of 'hide and seek' ensues, full of thrilling twists and turns, as the children seek to rescue the author of the letter whilst trying to evade the clutches of the Hall's monstrous villains, who unknown to them, have a diabolical plan which, if successful, will transform their lives forever! Can the sleuths effect a rescue in time, or will the forces of evil win the day?

The increase in the number of parties who act as LIP in family proceedings can be a challenging experience for advocates and the courts. Whilst assistance is often on hand for the LIP there is less practical help for the practitioner. This book seeks to address this shortfall and gives practical advice in a number of areas of family litigation. It also considers the role of the McKenzie Friend and how they can assist the LIP during a court hearing. Subjects covered include: Reasons for LIP in family proceedings; The courts approach to the LIP; How the LIP impacts on divorce, children, injunctions and financial proceedings; Conducting a hearing with a LIP; Responsibilities to the LIP; Rules of Engagement; Managing clients expectations; McKenzie Friends; Costs issues; Case Law : Tinkle v Elliott (2012); Jones Longley & Others (2015); Hobson v West London Law (2013); Re B Litigants in Person;Timely Service of Documents (2017);Barton v Wright Hassle (2018); LFA v LSL (2017)ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is in the family team at Bhatia Best Solicitors. He has specialised in Family Law for over 40 years. His focus is now on representing Parents and other parties in Children Cases. He is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution in Private Children and Cohabitation Law. He is the former Chief Assessor of the Law Society Family Law Panel and adjudicator for the Legal Aid Agency.Stuart is a regular presenter of courses for family lawyers throughout England and Wales. He is also the author of 'A Practical Guide to The Rights of Grandparents in Children Proceedings'.

Grandparents have become more and more involved in the lives of their grandchildren yet their legal position is still vague and uncertain. This useful new guide sets out what remedies are available and what action grandparents can take should they become caught up in family breakup or disharmony. The author has represented and advised grandparents in both private and public law proceedings over many years. Topics covered include: Grandparents - the current position; Orders available to grandparents in private and public law proceedings; Permission to file applications for court orders; Acquisition of Parental Responsibility; Special Guardianship Orders; The cases of Re J (2002), Re A (2015) & Re C (2009).ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is in the family team at Bhatia Best Solicitors. He has specialised in Family Law for over 40 years. His focus is now on representing Parents and other parties in Children Cases. He is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution in Private Children and Cohabitation Law. He is the former Chief Assessor of the Law Society Family Law Panel and adjudicator for the Legal Aid Agency. He also spends part of his time presenting training courses for Family Lawyers throughout England and Wales.