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By Kirsty Ward – Trainee Solicitor Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 Enacted on 29 April 2026, this act introduces a wide range of reforms to children’s social care, safeguarding and education. This article focuses...
By Stacey Phoenix, Head of Department, Cygnet Law Cafcass has recently published its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, setting out an ambitious vision for the future of family justice and reaffirming its commitment to ensuring every...
With the summer holidays approaching, many separated parents will be looking forward to spending quality time with their children, whether that’s a family holiday abroad, visiting relatives overseas or simply enjoying a change of scenery...
For many people, summer provides an opportunity to slow down, take stock and focus on tasks that often get pushed aside during the rest of the year. Whether you’re planning for the future, thinking about...
Women’s Aid, a charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse, published its Annual Domestic Abuse Report on 30 March 2026, revealing deeply concerning statistics regarding the accessibility and adequacy of refuge services across England. The report...
It’s an exciting time for many couples and families as they prepare to welcome a child, whether that’s after emotional fertility struggles, as the next step for same-sex couples, or as an alternative route for...
At Cygnet Law, we believe supporting families goes far beyond legal advice. During Dementia Action Week, we want to highlight the importance of awareness, early conversations and community support for those affected by dementia. We...
From Friday 1st May 2026, major changes to renting law in England have come into force. Introduced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, these changes are being described as the biggest shake-up...
A recent article in The Guardian has sparked an important conversation: should suicides linked to domestic abuse be treated as potential homicides? Parliament is now debating proposals that would require police to investigate certain suicides...
Where are sibling relationships on the long list of professional duties arising from the making of Care Orders? We have all heard professionals say that sibling contact will be ‘top of the agenda’, that professionals...
When we analyse statistics properly, we begin to see the bigger picture. The same principle applies when examining domestic abuse. Since 2012, physical stalking has increased by 15 percent. In contrast, cyberstalking has risen by...
County Lines is an issue that continues to affect communities across the UK, especially smaller towns like Middlesbrough, therefore making awareness essential. County Lines is a form of organised crime where drug gangs expand their...