© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Family Law Technologists: Where AI Meets Evidence, Safeguarding and Justice. My Two Penneth.
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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.

How to Write a Position Statement for Family Court: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person
A practical position-statement guide for parents without a solicitor: current rules, a drafting worksheet, worked example and focused hearing requests.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.The Family Court Case Audit: 12 Documents to Organise Before Asking for Help
A practical 12-part family court document checklist for litigants in person. Organise orders, applications, statements, reports, evidence, correspondence and deadlines before asking someone to review your case.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Can I Get Help With My Family Court Case Without Paying for Full Legal Representation?
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.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Family Court Legal Aid Crisis: Why the 340% Rise in Litigants in Person Seeking Protective Injunctions Matters
A new Justice Committee report reveals a 340% increase since 2012 in litigants in person seeking protective injunctions. Jessica Susan Hill examines what this tells us about family court legal aid, domestic abuse safeguarding and the reality of seeking court protection without a lawyer.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.How to Use ChatGPT as a Litigant in Person: A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Court Case
ChatGPT can help litigants in person organise evidence, understand court orders, create chronologies and prepare for hearings. This practical guide explains how to build a dedicated ChatGPT Project, protect confidential information and avoid dangerous AI-generated errors.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.No More “Too Late”: The 2026 Time Limit Reform for Child Sexual Abuse Claims
From 29 June 2026, survivors of child sexual abuse in England and Wales are no longer bound by the fixed three-year time limit for bringing civil personal injury claims. This reform recognises the reality of trauma, delayed disclosure and the barriers survivors face when seeking justice.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Children, Character and Adult Responsibility: A JSH Law Response to Katharine Birbalsingh
Katharine Birbalsingh’s speech asks an uncomfortable but necessary question: what are we actually teaching children about duty, responsibility, resilience and moral character? This JSH Law article looks at that question through the lens of family justice, safeguarding, children’s welfare, social media and adult accountability.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Stacey Dooley’s Fallen Women: The Domestic Abuse Deaths We Still Do Not Investigate Properly
Stacey Dooley’s new BBC documentary Fallen Women raises difficult questions about British women who died after falling from height, and whether domestic abuse, coercive control or violent relationships may have been overlooked. This article explains why these cases matter, what the law says about domestic abuse, and why safeguarding professionals, police, coroners and family courts must look at patterns, not isolated incidents.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.CPS Tells Prosecutors to Expose Patterns of Past Misconduct in Rape Trials
The CPS has updated its Rape and Serious Sexual Offences guidance, encouraging prosecutors to consider suspects’ past patterns of behaviour where legally admissible. This article explains what bad character evidence is, why the suspect-focused approach matters, and why patterns of abuse are important in both criminal and family court contexts.
