We need a sense of our own identity

Adopting children from abroad is not straightforward. Sometimes children who appear to have no family are discovered to have a living [more]

Are you looking to adopt your foster child? Here is what you need to know

We receive a number of enquiries from foster carers wanting to know what their legal options are about adopting the child [more]

Child on parent violence in adoptive families; "The new kind of abuse"

A number of articles have been published in recent weeks commenting upon child on parent violence and how this appears to [more]

Adopted children and trust disputes

Sometimes Courts have to make decisions where the answer seems clear to most of us. Are adopted children equal to birth [more]

The agony of child on parent violence

Crises seem to happen when I go to a wedding! One of the solicitors in my team was getting married. Sue [more]

Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall Solicitors scoops top accolade at Modern Law Awards

Last night at the Modern Law Awards, Ridley & Hall received fantastic news. Nigel Priestley, Partner and Community Care solicitor won [more]