Adopting your partner’s children is often referred to as step parent adoption. Legally there are clear consequences of adopting in this way. It means that the person adopting takes on full parental responsibility for the child.
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In January 2022, Beth Woodward posted the article below reflecting on how pets are treated by the courts when their owners divorce. 42 Bedford Row are a set of barristers with expertise in family law who have recently set up a new practice area specialising in animal welfare. The group is in a unique position to advise and advocate on the increasingly important and changing issues impacting on animal welfare post Brexit and in the light of recent legislation.
When you go through a separation or divorce it is ultimately because your relationship has broken down. You may feel hurt, angry and resentful and furthermore, the trust you once had with your ex-partner may have diminished completely.
A Parental Agreement or a Shared Parenting Plan is a plan drawn up by both parents and sometimes grandparents, or a guardian, and sets out the day to day parenting of the children. A Shared Parenting Agreement plan is based around what is in the best interests of the children.
Eleanor joined Neves as a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution Team in July 2021. We are pleased to announce that Eleanor started her new role as a Trainee Solicitor on 1st July 2022. Eleanor's first seat is in the Dispute Resolution Department.
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