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Explore the legal processes and practical barriers faced by survivors of domestic abuse seeking protection and access to justice.

Topics include procedural fairness, safe participation, evidence, protection and the relationship between family and civil proceedings.

JSH Law examines how rules operate in practice, while distinguishing established law from policy proposals and commentary.

Specialist regulated advice may be necessary for particular remedies.

Parent reviewing family court papers concerning safeguarding allegations and responses while a child is nearby© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Supporting Male Victims Does Not Require Us to Disbelieve Women

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Men can experience domestic abuse, while women are disproportionately affected. How can family courts recognise every victim, assess evidence fairly and protect children?
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 Legal Aid Crisis: Why the 340% Rise in Litigants in Person Seeking Protective Injunctions Matters

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A new Justice Committee report reveals a 340% increase since 2012 in litigants in person seeking protective injunctions. Jessica Susan Hill examines what this tells us about family court legal aid, domestic abuse safeguarding and the reality of seeking court protection without a lawyer.
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.

If Victims Need Legal Advisers in Crown Court, Why Are Parents Still Facing Family Court Alone?

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The Government has announced a £5 million pilot scheme to provide independent legal advisers for domestic abuse victims in Crown Court cases. While the move is welcome, many family court litigants continue to face complex proceedings without legal representation or meaningful support. What does this reform mean, and what lessons could family justice learn from it?
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Why Should the Victim Have to Leave? The Domestic Abuse Housing Reform That Could Change Everything

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Survivors of domestic abuse should not have to choose between staying in danger and losing their home. This article looks at the Government’s proposed Social Housing Bill, the link between housing and coercive control, and why removing perpetrators — not uprooting victims — could be an important step for safety, stability and justice.