Stuart Barlow
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 include:Grandparents - the current position;Orders available to grandparents in private and public law proceedings;Permission to file applications for court orders;Acquisition of Parental Responsibility;Contact with grandchildren in the care of the Local AuthoritySpecial Guardianship Orders including discharge and variation applications;The cases of Re J (2002), Re A (2015) & Re C (2009) Re M (2021) Re F&G (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 books.CONTENTSIntroductionChapter One - Summary of the Current PositionChapter Two - Common Situations Faced by GrandparentsChapter Three - Orders Available to GrandparentsChapter Four - Who Can Apply? - Section 10 Children Act 1989Chapter Five - What if the Court’s Permission Is Required?Chapter Six - Other Important FactorsChapter Seven - Application for Party StatusChapter Eight - The Court ProcessChapter Nine - Applications for Leave by the Child ConcernedChapter Ten - Funding an Application to the CourtChapter Eleven - Public Law ProceedingsChapter Twelve - Grandparents’ Contact With Their Grandchildren in the Care of a Local AuthorityChapter Thirteen - Special Guardianship OrdersChapter Fourteen - Special Guardianship Order ChangesChapter Fifteen - Practical Suggestions When Advising ClientsChapter Sixteen - ConclusionAppendix A - Children Act 1989 Part IIIAppendix B - Adoption and Children Act 2002Appendix C - Part 18 Procedure for Other Applications in Proceedings
