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Ridley & Hall’s Nigel Priestley Shortlisted for Family Law Awards!
Ridley & Hall is delighted to announce that senior partner, Nigel Priestley, has been shortlisted for Family Law Partner of […]
Lancashire Foster Carer Wins Bitter Adoption Battle
A Heysham foster carer is celebrating her adoption of a foster child after a long battle with Lancashire County Council. […]
The Harsh Reality for Some Parents who Adopt Children from Care
The first study of adoption breakdown in Wales has laid bare the horrific experiences of some parents who adopt children […]
Adoption Rates in Freefall after Court Ruling Leaves Children Languishing in Unsuitable Homes
The government and the courts have been in conflict over adoption for months. The decision in re B-S (children) [2013] eventually […]
Adoption Support Fund Made Available From Today
Sally Donovan, adoptive mother of 2, and Hugh Thornberry were on BBC Breakfast this week to talk about the importance […]
The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts
Nigel Priestley writes about the challenges faced by adoptive parents, especially concerning violent adopted children. The Today programme recently reported […]
The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts
The challenges facing adoptive parents have been highlighted by a Report on the Today Programme on Radio 4 on Friday […]
Essex County Council Ordered to Pay £14,000 Adopters Legal Costs – Judge Says They Acted Unreasonably
An order that Essex County Council have been ordered to pay £14,000 legal costs to prospective adopters highlights the challenges […]
Grant of Leave is a Two-stage Process
Chris and Carol were experienced adopters. They had adopted Zak 5 years ago. They thought they knew how the system […]
Nigel Priestley Talks About His Experiences and Challenges Faced in a Recent Adoption Matter
The adopters I meet are committed people. They wrestle with whether they want to adopt. Having made up their minds […]
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