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What Is Evidence in Family Court? A Clear Guide for Litigants in Person (UK)

In Family Court proceedings, evidence is not simply what you say happened — it is what you can demonstrate on the balance of probabilities. This article explains what counts as evidence under the Family Procedure Rules 2010, how witness statements and exhibits should be structured, the role of hearsay, and how judges assess credibility and relevance. It clarifies the difference between argument and proof, and sets out how evidence must align with the Children Act 1989 welfare checklist in children cases. If you are representing yourself, understanding what evidence actually is — and what it is not — is essential to presenting a coherent, persuasive case.
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Family Court Bundles & Documents: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person (UK)

Your court bundle is not an administrative task — it is the structured presentation of your case. In Family Court, judges rely heavily on properly indexed, paginated and proportionate bundles prepared in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and Practice Direction 27A.
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Advocacy Skills for Litigants in Person: How to Present Your Case Clearly and Effectively in Family Court

Advocacy is not about being loud, emotional, or argumentative. It is about presenting your case clearly, calmly, and strategically so the judge can make a decision that serves your child’s welfare. In this guide for litigants in person, we break down the structure of effective advocacy in Family Court — from opening submissions and referencing evidence properly to cross-examination skills and closing arguments. If you are representing yourself, this is the framework you need.
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Safety Planning in Domestic Abuse & Family Court Proceedings: A Practical Guide for Litigants in Person

Safety planning is not about panic — it is about structure. In family proceedings involving domestic abuse, coercive control or ongoing conflict, courts are concerned with forward-looking risk management, not emotional narrative.
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Safeguarding in Family Court: What Litigants Must Know

Safeguarding is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Family…
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Start Here: Inside the UK Supreme Court — What Litigants in Person Need to Understand About How Judges Think

A behind-the-scenes look at the UK Supreme Court and how judges think — essential insight for litigants in person navigating Family Court.
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Start Here: A Clear, Candid Overview of UK Family Law — Baroness Hale’s “Family Law in the 21st Century”

Confused by Family Court? This video guide explains family law, children welfare decisions, no-fault divorce and the “common law marriage” myth.
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hill

The Use of AI in Preparing Court Documents: Why the Civil Justice Council Consultation Matters

The Civil Justice Council has launched an eight-week consultation…
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hill