Rights for Grandparents in Children Proceedings - Law & Procedure Update

Introduction

Grandparents often play a vital part in the lives of their grandchildren yet their legal position is still vague and uncertain.

This webinar sets out what action grandparents can take should they become caught up in family breakup or disharmony together with what remedies are available. It will also address the law and procedure on applications to vary previous orders.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• 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
• The importance of Special Guardianship Orders for grandparents and other relatives
• Regulations and financial support for special guardians
• Applications to vary and discharge orders and Re M
• Recent developments and case law including P-S Children; Re F&G

This webinar was recorded on 15th February 2023