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Parental Alienation and Contact Breakdown

When relationships deteriorate — and how litigants in person…
January 15, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Enforcing Child Contact Orders (C79): When Orders Are Ignored

Why non-compliance is so common — and how litigants in person…
January 14, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Child Arrangements Orders (C100): Getting It Right From the Start

Why early mistakes can shape your entire case — and how litigants…
January 14, 2026/by jessica susan hill

McKenzie Friend Support in Private Law Children Cases

What parents are not told — and how procedural support can…
January 14, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Support for Litigants in Person in the Family Court – What the system expects — and where parents are most often let down.

Why so many parents now represent themselves



Across England…
January 14, 2026/by jessica susan hill

When the System Wears a Parent Down: A Preventable Tragedy in the Family Courts

A father lost everything—not because he failed his children, but because family court orders were not enforced. This article examines the enforcement gap that continues to harm parents and children across the family justice system.
January 8, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Before You Apply to Court: When ‘Internal Safeguarding’ Isn’t Enough

If you’re thinking about applying to family court because of safeguarding concerns, it’s vital to understand how the court actually assesses risk. Many parents rely on internal processes, believing they’ve done the right thing, only to discover too late that policy and practice are not the same. This article explains what judges and Cafcass look for — and what you need to know before you issue.
January 7, 2026/by jessica susan hill

Why Family Court Transparency Matters: What the 30 January 2023 Reporting Pilot Meant for Parents and Litigants in Person

The 30 January 2023 family court transparency pilot was a major step towards scrutiny and accountability. This article explains why it mattered, what it meant for parents, and why litigants in person should care.
April 3, 2025/by jessica susan hill