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The Family Procedure Rule Committee, which sets the rules in family court cases, has proposed the changes, which have just completed their public consultation, following concerns about court-appointed experts, who advise on life-changing decisions without having the necessary qualifications and oversight. 

When a relationship sadly breaks down, often it is children who suffer the greatest emotional impact. Whilst the parents are fighting over money, where to live and who owns what, priority needs to be given to the best interests and wellbeing of any children involved.

What are the legal issues around Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s breakup? Including child arrangements and financial considerations.

Parental Responsibility (PR) has been in the news recently, following Harriet Harman MP (Lab) proposing an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill for paedophiles to have their PR stripped from them. (Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law – BBC News)
This amendment has received cross-party support, and follows a recent case where a mother spent £30,000 in legal costs to have her child’s father stripped of his PR following convictions of child sexual abuse. Upon conviction, paedophiles may be ordered to not have contact with children but, currently, this does not extend to their own children.

In recent weeks, the BBC has been examining stories of alleged traumatised women as part of a wider investigation into the way the family court handles domestic abuse claims in disputes between parents.

If a child or young adult under the age of 18, cannot live with their birth parents, and/or adoption is not the right option as it may sever important family links, then there is a way to ensure that they have access to a long-term, safe, secure, stable and appropriate home.