Can secret recordings expose domestic abuse and protect victim-survivors—or can surveillance damage children and undermine a family court case? This international, evidence-led guide explains the law in England and Wales, the lessons from a major Australian judgment and how litigants in person should handle recordings properly.

Important family justice changes are taking effect this summer. JSH Law explains the new rules for expert witnesses, revised FHDRA listing guidance, the growing legal-aid gap, pressure on Cafcass and why AI-generated material must be checked before it reaches the court.

There is no official fast-track qualification that turns someone into a McKenzie Friend, court advocate or regulated legal professional. This practical guide explains what a McKenzie Friend may do, the limits of online courses, the legal boundaries around advocacy and conducting litigation, and the checks prospective trainees and litigants should make before paying for support.