President’s Guidance on Listing Final Hearings in Adoption Cases
Anaum RiazThe President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, has in his recent guidance sought to clarify the legal and practical requirements for final hearings in adoption applications.
The guidance sets out clearly the steps which are to be taken at each stage of the application and the obligations incumbent on the court, including the practicalities of and arrangements for the final hearing.
Guidance is also provided on adoption visits, informal celebratory occasions held at the discretion of the judge for the benefit of the adoptive parents and child if they desire it.
The guidance can be found here
Anaum Riaz is our most recent tenant following successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Mark Saunders. She observed a vast array of public and private law children law matters, at both case management stage and final hearings.
Anaum has acted on behalf of Local Authorities and parents at case management hearings. Anaum is eager to build her practice in this area and welcomes new instruction.