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Start Here: A Clear, Candid Overview of UK Family Law — Baroness Hale’s “Family Law in the 21st Century”

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Confused by Family Court? This video guide explains family law, children welfare decisions, no-fault divorce and the “common law marriage” myth.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Use of AI in Preparing Court Documents: Why the Civil Justice Council Consultation Matters

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The Civil Justice Council has launched an eight-week consultation…
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Child Safety and Emotional Harm in Family Court: Understanding Risk Beyond Bruises

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In Family Court proceedings, harm is not limited to physical…
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Child’s Voice in Family Court: How Wishes and Feelings Are Heard — and Misunderstood

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In Family Court proceedings, a child’s wishes and feelings…
Jessica Susan Hill beside the approved dragonfly logo and the headline Section 7 Report: Worried it is wrong? Check the evidence. Explain the impact. Prepare your response.

Section 7 Reports in Family Court: What They Are and How to Respond

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Received a Section 7 report? Understand its role, separate factual errors from disputed recommendations, and prepare a focused response using our worksheet and worked example.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Cafcass Safeguarding Checks: What Happens After You File a C100?

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After you issue a C100 application in private children proceedings,…
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Child Impact Analysis in Family Court: How to Present Harm Properly

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Learn how to structure a child impact analysis in Family Court, apply the welfare checklist, and present harm clearly under PD12J.

When Coercive Control Leads to Conviction — Why Sentencing Still Falls Short

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A recent coercive control conviction in Surrey resulted in a short custodial sentence. But even where conviction is secured, sentencing often fails to reflect the cumulative harm of years of domination and fear. Here’s what that means for survivors navigating family court.

Transparency & Reporting in the Family Court (England & Wales)

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The Family Court in England and Wales is undergoing a major cultural shift. From 27 January 2025, accredited journalists and authorised legal bloggers may report on most family hearings under court-issued Transparency Orders, provided children and families remain anonymous. This reform follows Sir Andrew McFarlane’s 2021 Transparency Review and aims to increase public confidence while preserving privacy and safeguarding. However, parties themselves remain prohibited from publishing details of their own case unless expressly permitted by the court. This page explains what has changed, who can attend and report, how Transparency Orders work, and what litigants in person must do to protect themselves from unlawful publication. If you are concerned about anonymity, media attendance, or reporting restrictions, understanding the framework is essential.

Lost a Child Arrangements Case? How to Appeal a Family Court Decision.

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If you have just lost a child arrangements hearing, you may feel overwhelmed — but you may also have the right to appeal. Appeals in the Family Court are not about re-arguing your case. They focus on legal error, procedural unfairness, or a decision that was plainly wrong. Strict deadlines apply: in most cases, the appellant’s notice must be filed within 21 days. Permission to appeal is usually required, and the correct route depends on who made the original order. This guide explains the appeal test, the correct forms (FP161 or N161), service requirements, and how to apply for a stay pending appeal. If you are within the appeal window, understanding the process quickly and accurately is critical.