Are claims made under Sch 1 of the Children Act 1989 just for the ultra-rich?

Sally Harrison KC, St John’s Buildings

Sally Harrison KC considers whether Schedule 1 claims are only for the ultra rich. In this article she addresses the hurdles which potential applicants have to overcome in order to make a Schedule 1 claim. In particular, whether the issues surrounding obtaining funding by way of an LSPO are acting as a deterrent for applicants. The article raises interesting questions about the reasons underlying the significant fall in the number of Schedule 1 applications notwithstanding the rise in children born outside marriage.

The full article has published in the February issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

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