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Practical family court procedure guides for litigants in person, including directions, filing and service, hearing preparation, orders and case management.

Understand the steps you are personally responsible for when representing yourself and how to keep a clear record of deadlines and documents.

This is a skills-focused collection; for a broader overview of applications and court stages, use the main Family Court Procedure resource category.

JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

From 41% to 2%: What Frolo’s Early Family Court Survey Is Telling Us About Trust

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The first 87 parents responding to Frolo’s Family Court survey reported a striking collapse in trust, alongside concerns about mental health, children, professional reports, coercive control, costs and delay. These are preliminary, self-selected findings — not population estimates. But they raise questions the Family Court should want to answer.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

My Child Is Living Under a Special Guardianship Order and I Want Them Back: What Can I Actually Do?

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A Special Guardianship Order is a serious long-term order, but it is not adoption and it is not necessarily the end of a birth parent's relationship with their child. This practical guide explains contact, discharge, significant change in circumstances, disputed expert evidence and how to turn understandable anger into evidence the Family Court can act upon.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Contact With Your Child Has Stopped: What to Do Before the Family Court Treats It as the New Normal

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Has contact with your child suddenly stopped, or is an existing child arrangements order no longer being followed? This guide explains why delay can make a safe parent-child relationship harder to repair, what evidence the court will examine, when enforcement may be appropriate and how litigants in person can prepare a clear, child-focused case.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Your Family Court Case Is Taking Too Long: How to Stop Delay Damaging Your Child and Your Position

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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.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

When Abuse Doesn’t End: Coercive Control and the Family Court

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Coercive control does not always end when a relationship ends. In family court, post-separation abuse can continue through children, litigation, delay and systems manipulation.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

How to Stay Safe as a Litigant in Person After Mazur (Step-by-Step Guide) | JSH Law

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After Mazur, structure matters. This step-by-step guide shows litigants in person how to stay safe, compliant, and in control of their case.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Japan Introduces Joint Custody: What It Means for UK Family Law

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Japan’s move to allow joint custody marks a major global shift in family law. But what does it reveal about the UK system—and where it still falls short in practice?
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-Focused Courts: What the New Family Court Model Really Means for Parents and Litigants in Person

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The family court is changing. With Child Focused Courts rolling out across England and Wales, parents and litigants in person need to understand what this new model really means—and how to prepare properly.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Family Court Procedure Explained: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person (England & Wales)

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How does Family Court procedure actually work in England and Wales? This guide explains each stage — from issuing a C100 or Form A, through safeguarding checks, directions hearings, evidence exchange, and final determination. It outlines the role of CAFCASS, the welfare principle under the Children Act 1989, financial disclosure requirements, and the importance of complying with court directions. If you are representing yourself, understanding procedure is essential to presenting your case clearly and confidently.

Complex Family Law Proceedings: What They Are and How to Navigate Them as a Litigant in Person

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Family court cases can become complex quickly — especially when you are representing yourself. This article explains what makes proceedings complex, what they often involve, and how calm, structured McKenzie Friend support can help you navigate the process with confidence.