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Deception voids the lawfulness of residency

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has issued a significant ruling on the definition of "lawful...

An extended vacation is no basis for an adoption order

The High Court recently refused an adoption order, serving as a cautionary tale for those...

How unchallenged experts can block a deportation order

The Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed the Home Office's challenge to a deportation order, ruling...

Habitual residence is a question of fact, not legal status or intent

The High Court recently affirmed that children of foreign military personnel can become habitually resident...

Pay your penalties or risk losing your fleet

The High Court recently affirmed that the Home Office may serve legal proceedings on foreign...

The long road to international child support

The High Court has ensured that cross-border families should not be left in legal limbo...

Can a dual national enter the UK without a British passport?

Historically, British dual citizens have navigated the complexities of international travel by using whichever passport...

Disapplying the AFER 2005 in international step-parent adoptions

In an insightful judgement, the High Court has prioritised the reality of established family life...

No more near-immunity from deportation for EU citizens.

The Court of Appeal (CoA) addressed the issue of the deportation of EU citizens for...