We are pleased to share that Demstone Chambers’ Billal Malik has been published in the Law Society Gazette, exploring the intersection between family and immigration law.
The article highlights the challenges for immigration applicants whose right to remain in the UK depends on securing a child arrangements order for contact with their British child.
A disconnect exists: family proceedings often lack a clear understanding of immigration implications, while the immigration tribunal often assesses parental relationships without understanding the nuances of the family court.
The consequences can be severe. For applicants, the outcome may determine their right to remain in the UK. For children, immigration uncertainty can undermine a meaningful parental relationship. The article explores these issues, including:
- legal and procedural tensions between the family court and tribunal;
- evidential challenges in contact-based immigration applications; and
- practical steps for practitioners to mitigate these difficulties.
Read the full article here.