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How Did We Get Here? The Family Court Crisis and Children in the Middle | JSH Law

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The family court is in crisis, and children are paying the price. This article explores how legal aid cuts, delay, rising numbers of litigants in person, safeguarding pressures, Cafcass demand, domestic abuse concerns and procedural complexity have created a system that too often leaves families overwhelmed and children waiting.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Shocking, But Not Surprising: What the Latest Family Court Figures Reveal About Parents Going It Alone

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Cafcass recorded 42,172 new private law children’s cases involving 63,879 children between April 2025 and March 2026. At the same time, the Law Society reports that in 47% of private family law cases in 2025, both parties appeared without lawyers. This article explores what those figures mean for parents representing themselves in child arrangements proceedings — and why practical, court-ready support matters.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

When Abuse Doesn’t End: Coercive Control and the Family Court

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Coercive control does not always end when a relationship ends. In family court, post-separation abuse can continue through children, litigation, delay and systems manipulation.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Japan Introduces Joint Custody: What It Means for UK Family Law

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Japan’s move to allow joint custody marks a major global shift in family law. But what does it reveal about the UK system—and where it still falls short in practice?
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 “Vibe Lawyer” Moment: AI, Litigants in Person, and the Coming Shockwave for the Family Courts

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Artificial intelligence is entering UK courtrooms at scale. This article examines the risks, opportunities and judicial warnings surrounding AI use by litigants in person — and how to use it responsibly in family proceedings.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

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

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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.