Tag Archive for: domestic abuse

The Government's new consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, could mark a major turning point in family law. For the first time, ministers have explicitly recognised that domestic abuse and economic abuse can continue through the financial remedy process itself. From the controversial "gasp factor" to cohabitation rights and enforcement of financial orders, we examine what these proposals could mean for survivors, litigants in person and the future of family justice.

A government minister has admitted that family courts in England and Wales are “not good enough” for women and children. This article examines what that means for litigants in person, domestic abuse survivors, and parents navigating private law children proceedings, including the rollout of Child Focused Courts and the proposed repeal of the presumption of parental involvement.

Cafcass and Pathfinder are being promoted as major reforms in private family law. But many litigants in person say children are still being failed by delay, weak safeguarding, poor analysis, and a system under pressure.