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If Victims Need Legal Advisers in Crown Court, Why Are Parents Still Facing Family Court Alone?

The Government has announced a £5 million pilot scheme to provide independent legal advisers for domestic abuse victims in Crown Court cases. While the move is welcome, many family court litigants continue to face complex proceedings without legal representation or meaningful support. What does this reform mean, and what lessons could family justice learn from it?
June 5, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Contact With Your Child Has Stopped: What to Do Before the Family Court Treats It as the New Normal

Has contact with your child suddenly stopped, or is an existing child arrangements order no longer being followed? This guide explains why delay can make a safe parent-child relationship harder to repair, what evidence the court will examine, when enforcement may be appropriate and how litigants in person can prepare a clear, child-focused case.
June 4, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Your Family Court Case Is Taking Too Long: How to Stop Delay Damaging Your Child and Your Position

Has your family court case stalled while your child’s life continues to change? This guide explains why delay matters, what the Children Act 1989 says, how to distinguish necessary delay from avoidable drift, and the practical steps litigants in person can take to protect their position and keep the court focused on the child.
June 4, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Your Child Refuses Contact and Family Court Papers Have Arrived: What You Must Do Before Alleging “Parental Alienation”

Has your child stopped seeing you just as family court proceedings begin? This guide explains why allegations of “parental alienation” are not enough, what the court and Cafcass will examine, how domestic abuse and alienating behaviours are distinguished, and the practical steps a litigant in person can take to prepare a clear, evidence-based and child-focused case.
June 4, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Family Court Papers Arrived? Don’t Panic — Here’s How to Get Organised Fast

When family court papers arrive, it can feel overwhelming — especially if you are representing yourself and facing a deadline. This article explains how litigants in person can move from panic to structure by identifying the key documents, organising evidence, preparing chronologies, understanding Cafcass or Section 7 material, and getting ready for the next hearing with a clearer plan.
June 3, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Can We Trust AI With Family Court Documents? Open AI, Closed AI and the Legal Tech Divide

Open AI and closed AI are not just technical choices — in family law legal tech, they raise serious questions about privacy, safeguarding, transparency, accountability and trust. This article explores what the difference means for family court support, litigants in person, confidential documents, domestic abuse material and the future of human-led AI in access to justice.
June 3, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Why Should the Victim Have to Leave? The Domestic Abuse Housing Reform That Could Change Everything

Survivors of domestic abuse should not have to choose between staying in danger and losing their home. This article looks at the Government’s proposed Social Housing Bill, the link between housing and coercive control, and why removing perpetrators — not uprooting victims — could be an important step for safety, stability and justice.
June 3, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Can You Actually Get Legal Aid? The Family Court Access Crisis Behind the LAA’s New Provider Push

Legal aid may exist in theory, but many family court litigants cannot find a provider with capacity when they need help most. This article looks at the Legal Aid Agency’s new push for family legal aid providers, the reality of legal aid deserts, and what parents, survivors and litigants in person can do if they cannot secure representation before court.
June 3, 2026/by jessica susan hill