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This topic addresses the use of position statements in family court proceedings, including when they are required, what they should contain, and how they assist the court in understanding the parties’ positions.

Articles under this tag support litigants in person by explaining how to prepare concise, focused position statements that align with the issues before the court and comply with procedural expectations.

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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.

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29. Position statements

A Family Court position statement is a short written submission for a particular hearing. It should identify the live issues, explain your position, point the judge to existing evidence and state exactly what orders or directions you want.