Category: Adoption process
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 […]
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 […]
They Had Started with Such Hope
They had started with such hope. I remember getting their card announcing the adoption of Gemma and Louise. They were […]
Nigel Priestley Discusses Section 20 Agreements – Provision for the Accomodation of Children
We were in Douglas on the Isle of Man in April. A friend of mine’s daughter was getting married. The […]
“Stalinist” response to groundbreaking report which challenges Government approach to Adoption.
On Wednesday 9th April 2014 the Department for Education launches a groundbreaking report on Adoption. The University of Bristol was […]
Adoption nightmare….due to lack of support
An article published last week in the Australian publication Daily Life tells of the difficulties experienced by an English family, […]
Adoption Legal Centre Welcomes Adoption Helpline
The Adoption Legal Centre has welcomed the introduction of an Adoption Legal Helpline in the Yorkshire and Humber area. Samantha […]
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