Stuart Barlow A Practical Guide to the Rights of Grandparents in Children

Grandparents have become more and more involved in the lives of their grandchildren, yet their legal position is still vague and uncertain. This useful new updated guide sets out what remedies are available and what action grandparents can take should they become caught up in family breakup or disharmony. The author has represented and advised grandparents in both private and public law proceedings over many years. Topics covered includeGrandparents the current positionOrders available to grandparents in private and public law proceedingsPermission to file applications for court ordersAcquisition of Parental ResponsibilityContact with grandchildren in the care of the Local AuthoritySpecial Guardianship Orders including discharge and variation applicationsThe cases of Re J (2002), Re A (2015) Re C (2009) Re M (2021) Re FG (2021)Practical suggestions on advising grandparents on court applications. ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is in the family team at Bhatia Best Solicitors. He has specialised in Family Law for over 40 years. His focus is now on representing Parents and other parties in Children Cases. He is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution in Private Children and Cohabitation Law. He is the former Chief Assessor of the Law Society Family Law Panel and adjudicator for the Legal Aid Agency. He is a regular presenter of training courses for family lawyers throughout England and Wales and the author of several family law... | Stuart Barlow A Practical Guide to the Rights of Grandparents in Children