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Maria Kitsiou

Court of Appeal on Child Separation

Separating a child from their parents: why courts must carefully consider all the evidence Disputes involving young children can be...

Kesha Pabari

Consent Before Birth Allowed for Child Relocation

High Court confirms consent to child relocation can be given prior to birth The High Court has recently clarified an...

Isabelle James

Proportional Approach to Adoption Placement Orders

Placement for adoption orders and a proportionate approach to risk Adoption is one of the most significant orders the family...

Lisa Pepper

Financial Claim 20 Years After Divorce Fails

Financial claim 20 years after divorce fails due to settlement agreement and lengthy delay The Family team at Osbornes Law advises...

Serena Sandhu

Refusal of relocation to the UAE in H (...

An analysis of a recent High Court decision on international child relocation. The unauthorised removal of a child to another...

Serena Sandhu

Hague Convention Case: Children Returned to Ecuador

In the matter of LGL v MC [2025] EWHC 2502 (Fam) The High Court has ordered the father to return his three...

Isabelle James

Surrogacy & Social Media: A Cautionary Tale

Surrogacy and social media: a warning for intended parents The family law team at Osbornes Law represents clients in domestic...

Isabelle James

The Risks of Anonymous Surrogacy Abroad

The surrogacy lawyers at Osbornes Law represents clients in international and domestic surrogacy law and adoption. There is an increasing...

Serena Sandhu

Judge Revokes Child Return Order Over Children’s...

Children’s objections: Judge revokes return order in rare move In a highly unusual move, the High Court has revoked...

Serena Sandhu

Transnational Marriage Abandonment as Domestic Abuse

Stranded abroad: transnational marriage abandonment recognised as domestic abuse The UK courts have now formally recognised transnational marriage abandonment (TMA)...

Lee Henderson

Dubai Relocation Refused: Court Prioritises Child’s Welfare

A recent family court ruling denied a mother’s application to relocate her child to Dubai, despite the move being...

Serena Sandhu

Internal Child Relocation Approved Despite Father’s Objections

A recent Family Court judgment underscores a vital lesson for separated parents involved in child relocation disputes. How a case...

Isabelle James

Risks of Overseas Sperm Donation: Declaration of Non-Parentage

The risks of overseas sperm donation: declaration of non-parentage made against ‘de facto father’ At Osbornes Law, the family team...

Serena Sandhu

UK Court Recognizes Stranding in Complex Child Abduction...

Legal win for mother left stranded in Afghanistan after her children were abducted to the UK The Court of Appeal’...

Serena Sandhu

Relocating with Your Child? Plan Thoughtfully

Planning to relocate with your child? Your case depends on a child‑focused, realistic plan Re Simon [2025] EWFC 249 highlights the...

Serena Sandhu

‘Acquiescence’ Defence to International Child Abduction Succeeds

‘Acquiescence’ defence to cross-border child abduction dispute succeeds At Osbornes Law, our specialist child abduction team supports clients in a...

Serena Sandhu

Return of Abducted Children Ordered Despite Their Objections

Court orders return of children despite their objections The international family law team at Osbornes Law advises and represents parents...

Joanne Wescott

Property Value Drop Won’t Change Financial Order

Drop in matrimonial home value is not enough to overturn a financial order, says Court The financial remedies team at...

Isabelle James

Surrogacy Law for Older Parents

International surrogacy, older parents and future implications for a child At Osbornes Law, the family team specialises in both international...

Isabelle James

The Risks of International Surrogacy: A Cautionary Message

The risks of international surrogacy and the importance of getting legal advice At Osbornes Law, the family solicitors are specialists...

Maria Kitsiou

Domestic Violence: Restricting Parental Responsibility

Domestic violence, coercive control and restricting parental responsibility Parental responsibility (PR) is an inherent legal right for most birth parents,...

Yael Selig

The Importance Of An Older Child’s Feelings...

The importance of an older child’s feelings and wishes when making a final order When decisions are made concerning...

Yael Selig

Navigating Property Rights in Divorce: Yacht vs. House

A Yacht, A House, and Terminating Matrimonial Home Rights The family court has ruled in the latest instalment of a...

Maria Kitsiou

High Court Returns Abducted Children from UK to...

Children abducted from Austria and smuggled to UK on small boat by father returned to Austria by the High Court...