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Representing yourself in the family court in England and Wales? Learn how to prepare for hearings, organise court bundles, present evidence, understand directions, write focused statements and use McKenzie Friend support within proper boundaries.

These guides are designed to make court participation more manageable and your documents easier to follow.

JSH Law offers paid case organisation, statement assistance, bundle preparation and hearing support for litigants in person, subject to the scope and permissions applicable.

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.

Can a secret recording be used as evidence in the Family Court?

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Can secret recordings expose domestic abuse and protect victim-survivors—or can surveillance damage children and undermine a family court case? This international, evidence-led guide explains the law in England and Wales, the lessons from a major Australian judgment and how litigants in person should handle recordings 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.

Before You Press Submit: Why AI Prompt Governance Matters in Legal Work and Family Justice

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The prompt is an information transfer, not just a question. This article examines Genevieve Cripps’ work on prompt governance and explains how legal professionals, organisations and litigants in person can use AI without losing control of confidentiality, evidence, safeguarding or human accountability.
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.
Jessica Susan Hill beside the approved JSH Law dragonfly logo and the headline Your Position Statement on a navy background.

How to Write a Position Statement for Family Court: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person

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A practical position-statement guide for parents without a solicitor: current rules, a drafting worksheet, worked example and focused hearing requests.
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 Family Court Case Audit: 12 Documents to Organise Before Asking for Help

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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.
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 I Get Help With My Family Court Case Without Paying for Full Legal Representation?

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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.
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 Use ChatGPT as a Litigant in Person: A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Court Case

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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.