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Child Care News
Jenine Abdo named finalist at the Legal News Wales Awards 2026 (13 April 2026)
Jenine Abdo, Family & Child Care Director, has been named as a finalist in the Leadership Award category at the Legal News Wales Awards 2026. Read more...
Care Orders Granted for Three Siblings Following Cafcass Instruction (23 March 2026)
Kathy Walker, Child Care Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, represented the children in the reported Family Court decision of London Borough of Sutton v A Mother & Ors [2025] EWFC 303 (B) Read more...
Duncan Lewis secures child’s placement with father in Re AB [2025] EWFC 492 (B) (12 March 2026)
Forida Hakim, Family and Child Care Director, successfully represented a father in complex public law proceedings concerning the welfare of his six-year-old son. Read more...
Navigating Family Law Podcast - Episode 19: Parental Alienation (10 March 2026)
In the latest episode of the Navigating Family Law Podcast, hosts Emily Rand and Natasha Patel explore one of the most complex and emotionally charged issues in family law: parental alienation. Read more...
Client Secures High Court Victory in International Child Abduction Case (9 March 2026)
British mother wins High Court battle against Canadian father's child abduction claim, securing son's stay in England. Read more...
High Court Refuses Adoption Application Involving Nigerian Restricted Country (2 March 2026)
Kathy Walker, Child Care Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, was instructed by the Children’s Guardian in this complex public law adoption case. Read more...
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment for a Child with Leigh Syndrome (25 February 2026)
Child Care Director Kathy Walker represented the father in proceedings concerning the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment for his son. Read more...
Understanding PLO Meetings: A Guide for Families 2026 (12 January 2026)
Video guide explaining PLO meetings, what families should expect, and steps to take when receiving a letter. Read more...
Navigating Family Law Podcast Episode 16: Alternative Carers in Care Proceedings (1 December 2025)
Need an alternative carer for a child? The Duncan Lewis family law team explains the process and who can step in Read more...
Successful Representation by Forida Hakim in A (Child: Fact-Finding Hearing) [2025] EWFC 219 (B) (8 October 2025)
Family & Child Care Director Forida Hakim successfully represented the Mother a complex non-accidental injury case. Read more...
New Video: Emily Reed on Her Journey to Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors (29 September 2025)
We’re excited to share a new video with Emily Reed, Director of Family & Child Care at Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
Successful Defence in Hague Convention Child Abduction Proceedings Mother and Child Remain in the UK (23 September 2025)
Adeeba Naseem successfully defended a mother facing proceedings under the Hague Convention, securing a ruling that her three-year-old child will remain in the UK. Read more...
Emine Mehmet Shortlisted for Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards (28 August 2025)
Duncan Lewis is pleased to announce that Emine Mehmet has been shortlisted for Family Law Partner of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025. Read more...
Episode 13: Navigating Family Law Podcast - Private Children Law Proceedings Explained (27 August 2025)
In the latest episode of Navigating Family Law, our Family Law specialists take an in-depth look at private children law proceedings. Read more...
Successful Court of Appeal Outcome in Re F (A Child) [2025] EWCA Civ 911 (28 July 2025)
Our family law director Adeeba Naseem and Caseworker Sanita Kaur were instructed by the mother in this case. Read more...
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children in Care Proceedings: A Pride 2025 Reflection from Duncan Lewis Solicitors in Leeds (18 July 2025)
Our Leeds team have prepared key things to consider when supporting LGBTQIA+ young persons in care proceedings Read more...
Emily Alice Reed Promoted to Director in Duncan Lewis’ Family and Child Care Team (14 July 2025)
Emily‘s promotion follows her nine-year career at Duncan Lewis, where she began as a caseworker in 2016. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitor to our London Child Care Law Team (17 June 2025)
Jana joins with a strong background in international family law and brings exceptional multilingual and cross-jurisdictional expertise to the team. Read more...
Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings with Care (14 May 2025)
Child Care Caseworker Saima Rahim explores the impact of family law proceedings on mental health, and how individuals can seek support and build resilience during these challenging times. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Shortlisted for Two Awards at the Manchester Legal Awards 2025 (7 May 2025)
We are delighted to announce that Duncan Lewis Solicitors has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Manchester Legal Awards Read more...
Live Family Q&A Session on Thursday 24th April (22 April 2025)
Join our Family Law team for a live Q&A session discussing Child Arrangements Orders Read more...
Netflix’s Adolescence Through The Legal Lens: New Family Law Podcast Out Now! (17 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ legal team explore social media and influencer culture, its effect on the mental health of young people Read more...
FLANC Contributes to Family Justice Council’s Guidance on Neurodiversity (4 February 2025)
New Best Practice Guidance Marks a Turning Point for Family Justice Read more...