“Re D (A Child) (Appeal out of Time) [2020] EWHC 1167 (Fam)
In this groundbreaking decision, Francesca Wiley QC and Laura Briggs won an appeal on behalf of a father accused of sexually abusing his daughter, seven years ago. The appeal was granted in exceptional circumstances, being nearly 3 1/2 years out of time. Allowing the appeal, Mr Justice Francis held that “the District Judge’s findings are…
Read MorePhilippa Perry explores the increasingly recognised phenomenon of Parental Alienation
Philippa Perry explores the psychological manipulation of children during divorce. Sometimes when parents split, the children are caught in the middle, pawns in a never-ending battle. Divorce rates in this country are falling, but increasing numbers of parents are going to court to fight over their children, despite the lack of legal aid. Around 80,000…
Read MoreFrancesca Wiley QC and Andrew Norton QC have qualified as accredited Arbitrators
Chambers is delighted to announce that Fran Wiley QC and Andrew Norton QC have qualified as accredited Arbitrators. Chambers now has seven members who are able to undertake financial and/or children arbitrations. Charles Geekie QC, joint Head of Chambers said, “Fran and Andrew are highly experienced family lawyers who will bring great strengths to our ADR team”. 1GC offers…
Read MoreFamilies Need Fathers Annual Conference
On the 25th June Francesca Wiley QC chaired the AGM for Families Need Fathers. The incoming President Sir Andrew Mcfarlane was the main speaker, he tackled issues of parental alienation and intractable cases and was asked to consider a possible new protocol in intractable cases and ‘standard’ contact orders post separation. His speech can be…
Read MoreChild Abuse
Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child or children. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department for Children and Families (DCF) define child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other…
Read MoreDirect Access Assessment
Francesca Wiley is trained and experienced in Direct Public Access relating to family law cases. In the right case, direct access to a barrister – without first instructing a solicitor – can be quicker and better value for clients.
Read MoreExcerpt From: The Legal 500
“Francesca Wiley QC – 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers ‘An outstanding barrister.” Excerpt From: The Legal 500 “London – Guide to the London Bar 2015.” iBooks. “The Legal 500 is the leading provider of analysis and information on law firms in over 100 countries around the world. Our experienced research team interviews thousands of clients…
Read MoreChild Arrangement Orders
You can apply for a single court order, or a number of them, depending on what you’ve been unable to agree on. Arrangements for your child A ‘child arrangements order’ decides: where your child lives when your child spends time with each parent when and what other types of contact, like phone calls, take place…
Read MoreWardship
The High Court has powers to make certain orders regarding children where they have been removed, are in serious danger or at risk. The court will make the child a ward. This means that the High Court will have responsibility for that child and no orders can be made or action taken which affects the…
Read MoreSerious Parental Alienation – The Approach of the Courts and Practitioners in 2016
Francesca Wiley QC of 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers considers how the landscape is changing in the courts’ and practitioners’ attitudes to intractable contact cases. Francesca Wiley QC of 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers Despite what appears to be a somewhat conservative approach by courts and practitioners to what are usually called “intractable “or “implacable…
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