When Things Get Harder First: Faith and Family Court Lessons from Exodus 1–6
A Sunday reflection on Exodus 1–6 exploring delay, discouragement and faith, with practical guidance for litigants in person navigating family court proceedings.
Author Archive for: Jessica Susan Hill
Entries by jessica susan hill
When Support Becomes Risk: Domestic Abuse Advocacy, McKenzie Friends and Access to Justice in Family Court
The legal sector is facing a wellbeing crisis—but for women supporting litigants in person in family court, the issue goes deeper. This article explores the hidden risks faced by domestic abuse advocates and McKenzie Friends, and why their vulnerability is not just a personal issue, but a systemic access-to-justice concern.
Interim “No Contact” Orders in Private Law Children Cases: When “Temporary” Becomes Separation
Interim “no contact” orders in private law children cases are often framed as temporary—but can operate as long-term separation. This article examines the legal framework, the risks of early decision-making, and what litigants in person need to understand before the first hearing.
Forgiveness, Family Court and Healing: Lessons from Joseph (Genesis 42–50)
A Sunday reflection on Genesis 42–50 exploring forgiveness, family conflict and finding meaning in trial, with practical guidance for litigants in person navigating family court.
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere — What It Reveals About Narrative, Influence and Conflict
A reflective analysis of Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere exploring influence, narrative and how belief systems shape behaviour, conflict and real-world relationships.
My Octopus Teacher: What This Extraordinary Documentary Teaches Us
A reflective analysis of My Octopus Teacher exploring trust, vulnerability, observation and the quiet power of understanding behaviour over time.
Deception (Geoffrey Rush): What the Film Reveals About Truth and Evidence in Court
A reflection on The Best Offer (released in the UK as Deception) starring Geoffrey Rush. This psychological thriller explores authenticity, trust, manipulation and how even the most experienced experts can be drawn into carefully constructed deception.
When Life Feels Unfair: Lessons from Joseph for Litigants in Person in Family Court
A Sunday reflection on Genesis 37–41 exploring Joseph’s adversity, integrity and preparation, with practical encouragement for litigants in person navigating family court.
Sunday Reflection – Let God Prevail: What Jacob’s Story Teaches Litigants in Person About Family Court, Fear, Delay and Healing
A Sunday reflection connecting Genesis 24–33 with the real experiences of litigants in person navigating family court. Practical guidance on resilience, preparation, family conflict and letting God prevail.
Family Court Chronology Templates (UK Guide for Litigants in Person)
A family court chronology is a structured, date-ordered record of significant events designed to help judges identify patterns, risk factors and key issues quickly. This guide provides ready-to-use UK chronology templates — including core date/event/evidence structures, issue-based chronologies, safeguarding timelines and financial disclosure chronologies — all aligned with best practice drafting standards for litigants in person.
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