Grandparents’ rights under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989
Family law
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Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships between children and their extended family members, including grandparents.
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Paige Atherton
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Jacqui advises private clients on UK-based tax and estate planning, estate administration and philanthropy and also advises charities on a range of issues.
Jana started working in Clarke Willmott in 2014 and began her CILEX studies and developed a passion for family law. Jana joined the family team in 2021 and successfully qualified in February 2024, earning her position as a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive within the team.
Laura has experience dealing with all aspects of family law issues arising upon the breakdown of relationships, including complex financial settlements and regarding the arrangements for children following separation.
Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.
Sarah is a Partner within the Commercial Property team, who advises both landlords and tenants across a range of sectors on all matters of commercial property law.
Stephen provides advice and assistance to business owners and management teams covering the full gamut of corporate and commercial sectors using the 30 years of experience that he has clocked up since qualification.
Steps for navigating a stillbirth or neonatal death case
Medical negligence
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If you have questions or concerns about how your baby died and whether the stillbirth or neonatal death could have been avoided, then we are here to help.
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