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Follow developments in family court procedure in England and Wales, including changes to court guidance, reporting, case management, the Child Focused Courts approach and other procedural reforms.

JSH Law explains what an official update says, what remains uncertain and what it may mean in practice for litigants in person.

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Received a C100? How to Respond with Form C7 and C1A (2026 Guide)

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Received a C100 child arrangements application? Learn how to complete the updated September 2026 Form C7, respond to allegations with C1A, protect confidential details and prepare for your first hearing.
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 2026: What Parents Need to Know

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Child Focused Courts are being rolled out across England and Wales. This practical guide explains what the new private-law children model means for Cafcass, Child Impact Reports, domestic abuse, evidence and litigants in person.
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 Jury Trial U-Turn Is Not the End of Court Reform: What the 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill Still Changes

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The Government has abandoned its wider plan for judge-alone Crown Court trials — but the Courts and Tribunals Bill is far from dead. JSH Law examines what still changes, including jury-trial election, magistrates’ powers, criminal appeals, AI-assisted court administration and the proposed repeal of the Family Court’s parental-involvement presumption.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Delay Is Not Administrative: What Family Justice Can Learn from the New Criminal Court Listing Framework

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A new national criminal-court listing framework requires judges to consider the human impact of delay. It does not apply to the Family Court — but its central principle raises an important question for family justice: are we measuring delay in weeks, or by what those weeks actually do to children and families?
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.

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.

The Unregulated Legal Support Market Is Changing – And Not Everyone Will Survive Mazur | JSH Law

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The legal support market is entering a new phase. After Mazur, structure and compliance will define who succeeds.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

McKenzie Friend vs Running Your Case: Where the Legal Line Now Sits After Mazur

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There is a clear legal line between support and running a case. After Mazur, understanding that distinction is essential for litigants in person.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Could Your Case Be Invalid? The Hidden Risk After Mazur

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The biggest risk in your case may not be the evidence—it may be who is running it. Here’s what Mazur means for litigants in person.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Mazur Explained: The Case That Changes Who Can Run Your Court Case | JSH Law

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The High Court has clarified who can legally run a case. If you’re a litigant in person, understanding Mazur could protect your position and strengthen your case.