Understanding: Family Law

Conor runs through, with the assistance of Z v V & Anor [2024] EWHC 365 (Fam) (22 February 2024), steps that one parent can take in the event of, or to prevent, abduction of a child by the other parent/guardian. We also get a surprise treat on s.91(14) barring orders.

This week, Conor and Ben buy a house together; Ben shows his age, and we look at what is required to give rise to a common intention constructive trust (See O'Neill v Holand [2020] EWCA Civ 1583).

In the first Podcast Episode of 2024, we look at the potential pitfalls of Witness Summons, illustrated well in TM v AM [2023] EWFC 247, and what it means to 'separate' in FT v JT [2023] EWFC 250 (B).

This week we look at Resolution's "A Vision for Justice" and possible need for reform highlighted by the decision in Unger and another v Ul-Hasan (deceased) [2023] UKSC 22.

This week we look at 2 cases that touch on the use, and removal, of 'parental responsibility'; discussing D v E (termination of parental responsibility) [2021] EWFC 37 and WSP (A Child) (Vaccination: religious objection), Re [2023] EWHC 2622.

We start with a quiz, before taking a look at SA v FA [2022] EWFC 115 (Fam) and Uchechukwu-Onwubiko v Onwubiko & Ors [2023] EWHC 2812 (Fam)​​.