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Why Family Court Transparency Matters: What the 30 January 2023 Reporting Pilot Meant for Parents and Litigants in Person

April 3, 2025

The 30 January 2023 family court transparency pilot was a major step towards scrutiny and accountability. This article explains why it mattered, what it meant for parents, and why litigants in person should care.

The Rise of McKenzie Friends: Support, Risk, and the Reality in UK Courts | JSH Law

February 6, 2025

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As more people navigate family proceedings without legal representation, McKenzie Friends are becoming increasingly common. But while the right support can be valuable, the wrong support can be costly. Here is what litigants in person need to know.

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– Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955 (U.K.), rr. 1.1, 1.3, pts. 3, 6, 17, 22, 25, 9.
– Practice Direction 3A (MIAM).
– Practice Direction 12B (Child Arrangements Programme).
– Practice Direction 12J (Domestic Abuse and Harm).
– Practice Direction 22A (Evidence).
– Practice Direction 27A (Court Bundles).
– Children Act 1989, c. 41 (U.K.)

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Why Family Court Transparency Matters: What the 30 January 2023 Reporting Pilot Meant for Parents and Litigants in Person

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