ChatGPT can help a litigant in person organise evidence and prepare clearer court documents—but it can also invent cases, distort facts and expose confidential material. JSH Law’s seven-point Legal AI Trust Test explains what to check before relying on any AI-generated answer in proceedings in England and Wales.

Artificial intelligence could make legal help more affordable and accessible—particularly for litigants in person. But in family law, where cases involve children, domestic abuse, confidential evidence and safeguarding risk, accuracy and human judgment are essential. Jessica Susan Hill examines the “fine structure of justice” and the six principles that must govern responsible legal AI.

You do not necessarily have to choose between paying a solicitor to manage your entire family court case and doing everything alone. This guide explains limited legal advice, Direct Access barristers, McKenzie Friend support and practical, task-specific family court assistance.