On this day in 1991 the revolutionary Children Act became law

Although it was approved thirty years ago in 1989, it took a further two years for the Children Act to become law and it was on the 14^th of October 1991 that it finally came into force. Today technology is moving at light-speed and the Act may seem like ‘old hat’ to some people, however it is important to note that at the time it was revolutionary within the justice system. This was the first time that it became law to put children first and to deal with all eventualities in order to protect children, both in relation to children where parents had split or were in conflict and vulnerable children entering into the care system to be looked after by the Local Authority.

Barbro Zeineh, Resolution Member and Family lawyer with a vast array of experience in dealing with the above says “The Children Act and its formula is still very fresh today and the ethos remains that if there is a conflict, which can be resolved without the intervention of the Court that this is always the best option and that any dispute should be looked at from the child’s perspective rather than that of the parents.”

If you are currently experiencing a relationship breakdown and would like advice on separation and divorce, finances or children matters, please contact a member of our Family team on family@franklins-sols.co.uk or 01604 828282 / 01908 660966. We offer consultations of 30 minutes at a cost of £150 plus VAT and would be happy to advise you.