Raneem’s Law is being expanded, with domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms across England and Wales. This is a welcome safeguarding development, but the real test will be whether victims are heard earlier, risk is recognised properly, and police action changes before another family is failed.

The Government's new consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, could mark a major turning point in family law. For the first time, ministers have explicitly recognised that domestic abuse and economic abuse can continue through the financial remedy process itself. From the controversial "gasp factor" to cohabitation rights and enforcement of financial orders, we examine what these proposals could mean for survivors, litigants in person and the future of family justice.

Has your family court case stalled while your child’s life continues to change? This guide explains why delay matters, what the Children Act 1989 says, how to distinguish necessary delay from avoidable drift, and the practical steps litigants in person can take to protect their position and keep the court focused on the child.