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Freelance Family Court Support | Remote | Hourly

Practical, remote family court support on an hourly basis for solicitors, barristers, law firms and litigants in person navigating complex private law and safeguarding matters.
January 27, 2026/by jessica susan hill

When Home Education Becomes a Criminal Prosecution

When a decision to home educate escalates into criminal prosecution, parents are often left shocked and unprepared. This practical guide explains School Attendance Orders, Single Justice Procedure Notices, and how litigants in person can challenge unfair process lawfully and calmly.
January 26, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Closing the DBS Loophole: Why Civil Harassment Orders Must Appear on Enhanced DBS Checks

Enhanced DBS checks are widely relied upon as a cornerstone of safeguarding, yet they currently omit certain civil court outcomes designed to protect victims from repeated harassment. This article examines the safeguarding gap created by the non-disclosure of civil harassment orders and court undertakings, explains why these outcomes matter in child and vulnerable-adult contexts, and considers the case for urgent reform to ensure that safeguarding decisions are informed, proportionate, and grounded in reality.
January 17, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Legal Tech Investment in Q4 2025: What It Really Means for Litigants in Person

Q4 2025 marked a reset in legal tech investment. This article explains what that shift really means for litigants in person — and why clarity, structure, and process matter more than ever in family court.
January 17, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Safeguarding and Local Authority Involvement in Family Court: What It Means and How to Navigate the Process as a Litigant in Person

Safeguarding or Cafcass involvement can change the direction of family court proceedings quickly. This article explains what safeguarding means, how concerns arise, and how litigants in person can approach the process with clarity and proportion.
January 16, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Complex Family Law Proceedings: What They Are and How to Navigate Them as a Litigant in Person

Family court cases can become complex quickly — especially when you are representing yourself. This article explains what makes proceedings complex, what they often involve, and how calm, structured McKenzie Friend support can help you navigate the process with confidence.
January 15, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Cafcass Reports in the Family Court: When to Rely on Them — and When to Challenge Them Carefully

Cafcass reports can shape the direction of family court cases, particularly for litigants in person. This article explains how courts are meant to use Cafcass recommendations, when reliance is appropriate, and how to raise concerns carefully if procedural issues arise.
January 15, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Domestic Abuse Allegations and PD12J:

When allegations of domestic abuse are raised in family court proceedings, Practice Direction 12J governs how the court must respond. Yet many litigants in person discover too late that PD12J has not been properly applied. This article explains what the court is required to do, the most common procedural failures, and how litigants in person can raise PD12J calmly and effectively without escalating conflict.
January 15, 2026/by jessica susan hill