Insights
The New Financial Remedies Guide 2026: what it means for divorcing couples
A new Financial Remedies Guide 2026 has been issued with the approval of the President of the Family Division. In simple terms, this is important guidance for judges and lawyers dealing with the financial side of divorce and separation. It does not change the law....
Family Justice and Neurodivergence: Important Considerations for Families
At Staffordshire Family Law, we believe no two families are the same, and the court process should reflect that by offering the right support for neurodivergent children and adults. In this insight, Charlotte Hirst a trainee solicitor at Staffordshire Family Law...
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory: Young People Meeting Judges in Care Proceedings — What a Pilot Taught Us
When a young person is involved in care proceedings, it can feel like decisions are being made about them in a room they never enter, using words they don’t understand, by people they’ve never met. That sense of distance can be upsetting—especially when the outcome...
New Year, New You: Is It Time to Move Forward with Divorce?
The New Year is often a time of reflection. As the pace of everyday life slows over the holidays, many people take stock of their relationships, their happiness, and what they want the next chapter of their lives to look like. For some, this period of reflection...
Pathfinder Rollout: A New Era for Private Children Cases
Over the next few weeks, the Pathfinder programme is to be rolled out within the Midlands after successful pilots. The Private Law Pathfinder pilot is reshaping how the Family Court manages private children law disputes in England and Wales, with the Midlands and now...
Understanding Your Options: Court-Based FDR, Private FDR, and Arbitration
When you’re going through a divorce or separation and need to sort out finances, it can feel overwhelming. There are different ways to reach an agreement, and it’s important to know what each option means for you and your family. Here’s a simple guide to the three...
Transparency in Family Proceedings: The Changing Face of Family Justice
For many years, family courts in England and Wales have operated largely behind closed doors. The intention has always been to protect the privacy of children and families at the heart of sensitive disputes. However, this necessary confidentiality has also led to...
Can I Share Information from the Family Court?
What You Need to Know If you’re involved in a family court case—maybe about your children, divorce, or another family issue—you might be wondering what you can talk about outside of court. The rules are strict, and sharing the wrong information can get you into...
What the New Cafcass Domestic Abuse Policy Means for You and Your Family
Cafcass (the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) has recently introduced a new policy on how it deals with domestic abuse in family court cases. This is important for anyone involved in disputes about children, where there are concerns about abuse...
Shining a Light on Recurrent Care Proceedings: What the Nuffield Report Tells Us
The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has published an important report called Spotlight on Recurrent Care Proceedings. It looks at why some mothers end up in the family courts more than once, often facing the heartbreak of having more than one child removed from...