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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.

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.

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.

Your Child Refuses Contact and Family Court Papers Have Arrived: What You Must Do Before Alleging “Parental Alienation”

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Has your child stopped seeing you just as family court proceedings begin? This guide explains why allegations of “parental alienation” are not enough, what the court and Cafcass will examine, how domestic abuse and alienating behaviours are distinguished, and the practical steps a litigant in person can take to prepare a clear, evidence-based and 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.

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

Using CourtNav for Non-Molestation Orders: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person

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As increasing numbers of people navigate domestic abuse proceedings without legal representation, digital legal tools are becoming increasingly important. This detailed JSH Law article explores CourtNav, the online platform helping litigants in person prepare non-molestation and occupation order applications, and examines both the opportunities and risks created by the growing digitisation of family court protection processes.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

BSB AI Guidance 2026: What Barristers Must Now Understand About AI, Ethics and Professional Competence

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The Bar Standards Board’s new AI guidance marks a major shift in professional expectations for barristers. Almost a year after Ayinde v Haringey exposed the risks of unchecked AI-generated legal material, the BSB has confirmed that competence in modern practice now includes understanding AI, confidentiality risks, bias, digital evidence and professional responsibility. Here’s what barristers — and the wider legal profession — need to know.
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 Truth About Using ChatGPT for Family Court as a Litigant in Person

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As more litigants in person turn to ChatGPT and AI tools for help with family court proceedings, the justice system is being forced to confront a new reality. This in-depth JSH Law article explores what ChatGPT genuinely does well, where it becomes dangerous, what guidance solicitors and barristers have been given about AI, and whether courts are beginning to regulate its use.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Legal Tech for Litigants in Person: The Tools That Can Help You Survive Court Without a Solicitor

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A practical JSH Law guide to the legal tech, AI tools, court resources, evidence apps and support platforms that can help litigants in person prepare more effectively.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Shocking, But Not Surprising: What the Latest Family Court Figures Reveal About Parents Going It Alone

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Cafcass recorded 42,172 new private law children’s cases involving 63,879 children between April 2025 and March 2026. At the same time, the Law Society reports that in 47% of private family law cases in 2025, both parties appeared without lawyers. This article explores what those figures mean for parents representing themselves in child arrangements proceedings — and why practical, court-ready support matters.