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Life As A Barrister During Covid-19

Life As A Barrister During Covid-19 – Sima Najma

It’s a year now since Covid-19 became the number one concern of almost everyone worldwide. It’s had an unimaginable effect on our lives, in every conceivable way. Families have been separated as people have had to shelter at home, while the lockdowns also caused the rest of us to stay in our homes for unprecedented … Read more

Does A Parent’s Immigration Status Affect Disputes About Children in Family Law proceedings concerning Children?

Does A Parent’s Immigration Status Affect Disputes About Children in Family Law proceedings concerning Children? – Sima Najma

Disagreements between parents about arrangements for their children raise all kinds of sensitive issues and emotions. But what if the immigration status of one parent is uncertain such as them being an overstayer or an illegal immigrant? When the Court is asked to make decisions under the Children Act 1989 about where a child should … Read more