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Supporting Families in International Child Abduction Cases: Reflections on the Rodriguez-Fairplay Case

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Recent national news coverage of the abduction of five-year-old Tau Rodriguez-Fairplay has brought attention to the devastating impact international child abduction can have on families. Tau was taken from the UK earlier this year and is believed to be in...

Watkins Solicitors Hosts Fourth Annual Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol, Uniting Leading Voices to Improve Safety, Collaboration and Survivor Outcomes

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Watkins Solicitors Hosts Fourth Annual Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol, Uniting Leading Voices to Improve Safety, Collaboration and Survivor Outcomes Watkins Solicitors hosted our fourth annual Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol on Friday 8th November...

Watkins Solicitors Managing Partner Beverley Watkins Attends the LAPG Annual Conference 2025

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Monday 20 October marked the Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) Annual Conference, held at A&O Shearman in London. The event brought together leading voices from across the legal aid sector to discuss innovation, reform, and the future of access to...

Today's Family Lawyer Podcast: Legal Aid Agency cyber attack; how have firms coped?

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Article posted on Today's Family Lawyer:  todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk/legal-aid-agency-cyber-attack-how-have-firms-coped/  The latest episode of Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast welcomes on Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner at Watkins...

Watkins Solicitors: Recognised Experts on the ICACU Panel of Solicitors for International Child Abduction Cases

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Watkins Solicitors: Recognised Experts on the ICACU Panel of Solicitors for International Child Abduction Cases We are pleased to announce that Watkins Solicitors has been accepted onto the ICACU Panel of Solicitors, the official referral list of...

"We Must Not Fail Them Twice" Watkins Solicitors Responds to Domestic Abuse Commissioner's Warning on Children Facing Abuse Alone

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The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s latest report paints a stark picture: thousands of children are facing domestic abuse without the specialist support they urgently need—and many of the services meant to protect them are at risk of collapse....

Can I Prevent My Child from Being Abducted By A Parent Abroad?

Andy Kerese
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Can I Prevent My Child from Being Abducted By A Parent Abroad? International child abduction is a deeply distressing issue for any parent to face. There are proactive steps you can take to reduce the risk and protect your child. At Watkins Solicitors,...

What Is Wrongful Removal or Retention of a Child in Parental International Abduction Cases?

Andy Kerese
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What Is Wrongful Removal or Retention of a Child in Parental International Abduction Cases? When a child is taken to or kept in another country without the agreement from the parent or guardian who has custody rights, it can be an incredibly distressing...

Understanding the Hague Convention: Is the Country in Your Child Abduction Case a Signatory?

Andy Kerese
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Understanding the Hague Convention: Is the Country in Your Child Abduction Case a Signatory? If your child has been taken to or kept in another country without your consent, it’s crucial to know whether that country is part of the Hague Convention...

My Child is Being Wrongfully Kept Abroad Without My Consent. What is the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction?

Andy Kerese
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My Child is Being Wrongfully Kept Abroad Without My Consent. What is the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction? When a child is wrongfully taken or kept in another country without one parent’s consent, it can be an incredibly...

Watkins Solicitors Raise Over 1,000 Pounds in Santa Run for St Michael's Hospice

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On Sunday, 22nd December, members of the Watkins Solicitors team swapped their usual office attire for Santa suits as they took part in the annual Hereford Santa Run to raise vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice. The event saw Beverley Watkins , ...

Watkins Solicitors Marks the End of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with Launch of the Court Guide for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

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Watkins Solicitors Marks the End of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with Launch of the Court Guide for Survivors of Domestic Abuse Today marks the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an important...

Watkins Solicitors Supports White Ribbon Event in Hereford

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On Tuesday 26th November, Watkins Solicitors proudly participated in the White Ribbon event in Hereford, held as part of the global 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, hosted by West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA), brought...

Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse: Watkins Solicitors Joins Next Link's Candlelit Vigil

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On Monday, November 25th, the team at Watkins Solicitors joined the powerful Domestic Violence Vigil organised by Next Link . Representing the firm were Sophie Sims, Marwah Saleh, Priscilla Agyenim, and Daisy Barrows, who walked alongside the community...

Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024

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On 11th October, Watkins Solicitors proudly hosted our third Domestic Abuse Conference in Bristol, an all-day event that brought together professionals from across various sectors to share knowledge, experiences, and strategies to tackle domestic...

Joanne Davies Awarded Resolution Accredited Specialist Status in Public and Private Children Matters

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Watkins Solicitors is delighted to announce that Joanne Davies , one of our leading Family/Public Law Solicitors, has been awarded Resolution Accredited Specialist status in Public and Private Children matters. This prestigious accreditation recognises...

Survivor, Advocate, and Campaigner: Ellie Wilson to Speak at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024

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We are honoured to announce that Ellie Wilson, a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Ellie’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit...

Global Advocate Against FGM: Hibo Wardere to Speak at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024

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We are proud to welcome Hibo Wardere, an internationally recognised campaigner against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), as a headline speaker at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Hibo’s work has been instrumental in raising awareness and...

Andy Kerese Awarded Family Law Advanced Accreditation by The Law Society

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Watkins Solicitors is delighted to announce that Andy Kerese , one of our leading International Family Law Solicitors, has been awarded the Family Law Advanced Accreditation by the Law Society. This prestigious accreditation is a testament to Andy’s...

Watkins Solicitors' Hague Convention Case Reported in High Court

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Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that one of our International Family Law Solicitors, Andy Kerese , has had one of his Hague Convention child abduction High Court cases, reported. The case involved complex cross-border child abduction issues between...

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