Your court bundle is not an administrative task — it is the structured presentation of your case. In Family Court, judges rely heavily on properly indexed, paginated and proportionate bundles prepared in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and Practice Direction 27A.
Advocacy is not about being loud, emotional, or argumentative. It is about presenting your case clearly, calmly, and strategically so the judge can make a decision that serves your child’s welfare. In this guide for litigants in person, we break down the structure of effective advocacy in Family Court — from opening submissions and referencing evidence properly to cross-examination skills and closing arguments. If you are representing yourself, this is the framework you need.
Safety planning is not about panic — it is about structure. In family proceedings involving domestic abuse, coercive control or ongoing conflict, courts are concerned with forward-looking risk management, not emotional narrative.
Safeguarding is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Family Court proceedings. It is not a slogan or a weapon […]
A behind-the-scenes look at the UK Supreme Court and how judges think — essential insight for litigants in person navigating Family Court.
Confused by Family Court? This video guide explains family law, children welfare decisions, no-fault divorce and the “common law marriage” myth.
The Civil Justice Council has launched an eight-week consultation examining whether new rules are needed to regulate the use of […]
In Family Court proceedings, harm is not limited to physical injury. Under the Children Act 1989, the court must consider […]
In Family Court proceedings, a child’s wishes and feelings form part of the statutory welfare checklist under section 1 of […]
A Section 7 report is one of the most influential documents in private children proceedings. Ordered under section 7 of the Children Act 1989, it provides the court with independent welfare analysis and recommendations on child arrangements. Judges often give significant weight to these reports — but they are not binding.
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