Threshold findings and final orders at Issues Resolution Hearings
Graeme Bentley draws out the main points for local authorities from the Re D case and highlights the areas that require particular care when preparing or relying on threshold material.
February 06, 2026
Threshold findings and final orders at Issues Resolution Hearings
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Features
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts
February 06, 2026
Lisa Edmunds considers the risks, responsibilities and judicial guidance in relation to parties’ use of AI in the Family Courts.
Cross-border placements of children
January 30, 2026
Justin Gray outlines imminent reforms to cross-border placements of children in Scotland.
Transparency and the scope of PD12R FPR 2010
January 30, 2026
Edward Lamb KC and Tara Vindis set out the key points from a care proceedings case concerning transparency and the scope of PD12R FPR 2010.
Caution when proceeding “too quickly and cursorily to a firm decision”
January 21, 2026
A local authority recently won an appeal over a judge’s refusal of its application for interim separation of an eight-month-old girl from her parents. Ellie Andrews analyses the Court of Appeal’s judgment.
Public children law case update – Winter 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Age assessment and interim relief
Jan 21, 2026
Children and end-of-life care
Jan 18, 2026
How do courts approach appeals in care proceedings?
Jan 16, 2026
Kinship care – latest developments
Jan 09, 2026
Fear of harm and plans for adoption
Dec 17, 2025
Foster carers and manifestation of religious belief
Dec 16, 2025
Meaning of father in s2 Children Act 1989
Nov 28, 2025
Facts still very much matter
Nov 20, 2025
How to place children abroad after Re M
Nov 20, 2025
Care cases involving multiple allegations
Nov 20, 2025
Granting of parental responsibility
Nov 20, 2025
Children law update - October 2025
Nov 07, 2025
Navigating DOLS and 17-year-olds not in care
Oct 22, 2025
Placement at home under a care order
Oct 17, 2025
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Pathfinder and the Sunflowers
In today’s episode of FortyTwo Talks, Family Law Practitioner, Rachel Chan, is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner of Amphlett Lissimore to discuss the Private Law 'Pathfinder' and Estella’s new book, Isla and Quinn The Sunflowers.





