Expert witness for clients involved in a family dispute

Many family disputes have an educational dimension, for example:

A Specific Issue over education arising between separated or divorced parents

In such a case I can act as an expert either for an individual party or jointly. I can interview and assess the child, research and visit schools and give advice on the educational issue in dispute. I am willing to attend court as an expert witness. I am familiar with and follow the EWI Code of Practice for Experts, the Civil Justice Council Protocol, and the requirements of CPR part 35 and Practice Direction 35.

Residence disputes where a proposed change in the residence of a child would involve a change in school

Here again I can act for an individual or as a jointly appointed expert. Where, for example, I was retained by the individual who proposed moving the child, I could advise how the child’s education could be continued with the minimum disruption and make recommendations as to suitable schools in the new location.

A proposal to move a child out of the jurisdiction

I have a sound working knowledge of many foreign education systems. I can advise on how the child’s education could best be continued in the proposed new country of residence.

Educational problems arising in divorce cases

Divorce can often have educational implications, for example where private education can no longer be afforded, or where the parent with care may have to move to a cheaper house in a different catchment area. Here too I can assist one or both parties.

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