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JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Legal Tech Is Already Changing Family Law — Are Lawyers Ready?

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Legal technology is no longer a future issue for family lawyers. AI is now appearing in court documents, legal research, client communications, digital evidence, practice management and the justice system itself. This article explains what family lawyers need to know now — the opportunities, the risks, the regulatory warnings and the practical steps firms should be taking before AI becomes a problem rather than a tool.
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 Government Finally Recognises Economic Abuse in Financial Remedy Cases – Could This Transform Family Justice?

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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.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

If Victims Need Legal Advisers in Crown Court, Why Are Parents Still Facing Family Court Alone?

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The Government has announced a £5 million pilot scheme to provide independent legal advisers for domestic abuse victims in Crown Court cases. While the move is welcome, many family court litigants continue to face complex proceedings without legal representation or meaningful support. What does this reform mean, and what lessons could family justice learn from it?
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

BSB AI Guidance 2026: What Barristers Must Now Understand About AI, Ethics and Professional Competence

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The Bar Standards Board’s new AI guidance marks a major shift in professional expectations for barristers. Almost a year after Ayinde v Haringey exposed the risks of unchecked AI-generated legal material, the BSB has confirmed that competence in modern practice now includes understanding AI, confidentiality risks, bias, digital evidence and professional responsibility. Here’s what barristers — and the wider legal profession — need to know.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

Family Court Burnout: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Facing Litigants in Person

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Family court proceedings can take a devastating toll on the mental health of litigants in person. This article explores the hidden emotional cost of navigating C100 applications, C1A allegations, CAFCASS involvement and hearings without support — and why practical procedural guidance can make a significant difference.
Empty family court setting symbolising the impact of unenforced court orders, parental alienation, and prolonged family court proceedings in England and Wales.JSH Law Ltd

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

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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.
JSH Law Resources and Guidance for Litigants in Person – practical family court information explained in plain English.© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

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

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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.