Blogs & opinions
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“No order” ruling justified for contact failure contempt
Sheriff entitled to give opportunity to reflect and change
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Service on a four year old? The purpose of form F9
Appeal Court appoints reporter to take child's views instead
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Unravelling a decree granted in ignorance but not error
Application for recall, rather than appeal, is correct procedure
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No permanence order where kinship not fully considered
Sheriff attacks reliance on expert evidence on proposed carer
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Children held to have new habitual residence in Germany
Order granted for return following removal to Scotland
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Letter: why the voluntary registration delays?
Clients have paid a lot, but are still waiting, and no information is forthcoming
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Speaking out
The benefit sanctions system has drawn some unusually sharp comments from the Society, but the need for such strictures is likely to increase