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 hillSafeguarding in Family Court: What Litigants Must Know
Safeguarding is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Family…
February 19, 2026/by jessica susan hillStart 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 hillStart 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 hillThe 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 hillChild Safety and Emotional Harm in Family Court: Understanding Risk Beyond Bruises
In Family Court proceedings, harm is not limited to physical…
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hillThe Child’s Voice in Family Court: How Wishes and Feelings Are Heard — and Misunderstood
In Family Court proceedings, a child’s wishes and feelings…
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hillSection 7 Reports in Family Court: What They Are and How to Respond
A Section 7 report is one of the most influential documents in private children proceedings. Ordered under section 7 of the Children Act 1989, it provides the court with independent welfare analysis and recommendations on child arrangements. Judges often give significant weight to these reports — but they are not binding.
February 18, 2026/by jessica susan hillUSEFUL LINKS
If you are representing yourself in family court, the following independent and authoritative resources may assist you in understanding procedure, safeguarding processes, and available support.
- – GOV.UK – Family Court Guidance
- – HM Courts & Tribunals Service – Court Forms & Fees
- – Cafcass – Understanding Cafcass
- – Advicenow – Practical Guides for LiPs
- – McKenzie Friends Official Guidance
- – Support Through Court
- – Rights of Women – Family Law & Abuse Guidance
- – Family Law in the 21st Century (Baroness Hale)
- – Inside the UK Supreme Court
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