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February 28, 2025
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Getting legal aid for child care arrangements

Struggling with child arrangements? Switalskis Childcare Law team offers expert legal support and can assess your eligibility for legal aid.

Lauren Unsworth
Child Care
January 17, 2025
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Adoption orders: Can a child be un-adopted?

In a recent appeal case, the Court of Appeal clarified whether adoption orders can be set aside when adoptive placements break down.

Ruth Coneron
Child Care, Family
December 27, 2024
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Is no contact with a birth family post-adoption out of date?

For many adopted children, the concept of "letterbox contact" has long been the norm. Is it now outdated and in need of reform?

Jennifer Heckingbottom
Child Care
December 18, 2024
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Hair strand testing: Vital tool or controversial measure?

Hair strand testing is most often used in care proceedings where there is concerns about a parents use of substances.

Georgia McKelvey
Child Care
December 11, 2024
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Burnout: A hidden crisis affecting vulnerable families

A recent news report on the pressures children's social services face has highlighted a growing crisis: the increasing burnout among social workers.

Ruth Coneron
Child Care
November 06, 2024
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Domestic abuse - breaking the silence

1 in 5 adults will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and 44% of domestic abuse goes unreported. It's time to break the silence.

Ruth Coneron
Child Care
September 30, 2024
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The Family Drug and Alcohol Court explained   

The Family Drug and Alcohol Court is an alternative family court designed to address cases where parental substance abuse impacts the children in their care.

Lauren Unsworth
Child Care
September 24, 2024
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The difference between private and public children's law matters

Explaining the key differences between private and public children's law matters, the legal issues they cover, and how childcare solicitors can help.

Razia Jogi
Child Care
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