CORAM - Barristers

Kate Purkiss
Call 1988

	AREAS OF PRACTICE
	Children and Ancillary Relief Kate Purkiss practises exclusively in family law, advising and representing local authorities and private individuals. She acts in both public and private law Children Act proceedings including cases involving allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse and mental health problems. Her practice also includes Adoption Act proceedings; divorce and financial provision including ancillary relief, cohabitation disputes and financial provision for children; and applications for injunctions and committals under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996.
	REPORTED CASES
	London Borough of Redbridge v Newport City Council [2004] 2 FLR 226, FD Care - Designated local authority - Ordinary residence - Children placed with parent under ICO - Parent and children moving to area of another local authority - Whether new local authority should be designated to hold ICOs - Whether designation to be reconsidered at final hearing