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What can a McKenzie Friend do in family court, and when could their support help?

Explore the role, rights and limits of McKenzie Friends, assistance with papers, court attendance, preparation and the distinction between permitted support and reserved legal activities.

JSH Law offers practical McKenzie Friend services and hearing preparation for litigants in person, subject to court permission where required.

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JSH Law article image featuring Jessica Susan Hill for a guide to appealing a Family Court decision, including permission to appeal, deadlines and grounds of appeal.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd

How to Appeal a Family Court Decision in 2026

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Think the Family Court got a decision wrong? This practical 2026 guide explains permission to appeal, the 7 and 21-day deadlines, grounds of appeal, Form N161, new evidence and the important new rule for decisions made by magistrates.
JSH Law article image featuring Jessica Susan Hill for a guide to Family Court bundles, 2026 deadlines, evidence and hearing preparation for litigants in person.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd

Family Court Bundles in 2026: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person

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The Family Court bundle rules changed in March 2026. This practical guide explains the new five-working-day deadline, who prepares the bundle, preliminary documents, digital evidence, e-bundles and how litigants in person should prepare for a hearing.
JSH Law article image for Child Impact Reports in Family Court, featuring Jessica Susan Hill and practical guidance for litigants in person.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd

Child Impact Reports in Family Court: What Parents Need to Know About the New Child Focused Courts

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Child Focused Courts are changing private children proceedings across England and Wales. This practical guide explains the Child Impact Report, its relationship with Section 7, safeguarding checks, Cafcass assessments, fact-finding and how litigants in person should prepare.
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, Domestic Abuse Allegations and Fact-Finding: Lessons from Re D

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The Court of Appeal’s decision in D (Change of Circumstances: Domestic Abuse Allegations) [2026] EWCA Civ 969 explains that Cafcass can assess safeguarding risks but cannot treat disputed allegations as established facts. The judgment highlights when fact-finding may need reconsideration, the importance of the welfare checklist and practical issues for litigants in person responding to section 7 reports.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Canada Is Treating Coercive Control as a Pattern — Are UK Family Courts Doing Enough?

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Canada is developing a striking three-layer legal response to coercive control across family, civil and criminal law. JSH Law examines what has actually changed, why social-media descriptions of a new “tier” of family violence need clarification, and what England and Wales can learn about patterns of abuse, children, post-separation control and family-court evidence.
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 Changes August 2026: What Parents Need to Know

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

Can You Qualify as a McKenzie Friend Online? What Fast-Track Courses Can—and Cannot—Do

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

Pressured Into Swinging? UK Consent and Court Guide

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Being married, joining a swingers’ website or sending apparently enthusiastic messages does not automatically prove free consent. This practical guide explains how to report sexual coercion, preserve digital evidence, challenge a no-further-action decision and present relevant allegations in the Family Court.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

No More “Too Late”: The 2026 Time Limit Reform for Child Sexual Abuse Claims

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

Latest UK Family Court News for Litigants in Person: What Parents Need to Know Now

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The family court is changing quickly. This practical guide explains the latest UK family court developments for litigants in person, including Child Focused Courts, new bundle guidance, Cafcass pressures and proposed reforms to the presumption of parental involvement.