Dec 16, 2023
In a landmark decision that has sparked significant debate about the role of unregulated experts in family court proceedings, a UK family court judge has ordered the removal of a child from her mother’s care, placing her with her father against the child’s...
Dec 3, 2023
In a shocking incident at a family court in Milton Keynes, a senior judge was assaulted by a man representing himself in a case being heard by the judge. The details of the attack, which occurred on a Wednesday morning (29/11/23), remain undisclosed, including the...
Oct 5, 2023
A Long Overdue Measure It’s high time we address the glaring loopholes in our legal system that allow parents convicted of murder or voluntary manslaughter to retain parental rights. The Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, has taken a commendable step by...
Sep 24, 2023
In response to a surge in private law family cases, London’s family courts are reintroducing a special prioritisation protocol, initially established during the pandemic, to manage the increasing workload more effectively. This move aims to address the growing...
Sep 5, 2023
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Manchester, in collaboration with SHERA Research Group and The Survivor Family Network, has revealed alarming health impacts on women involved in family court proceedings, particularly those who have accused...
Aug 2, 2023
In England and Wales, tens of thousands of children are facing prolonged uncertainty due to extended delays in care proceedings and parental separation cases. According to data from the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), children removed...
