Child Arrangements Orders are legally binding, but enforcement is rarely straightforward. This article examines breaches, enforcement powers, judicial discretion, and why the child’s welfare remains central to the Family Court’s approach.
The Pathfinder Pilot reforms private law children cases by prioritising early risk assessment, safety, and multi-agency support. It replaces the standard process to reduce delays, make proceedings less adversarial, and deliver quicker, more sustainable outcomes for families.
In his latest blog post written specially for family law professionals, John Bolch compares an adversarial versus inquisitorial system and the pros and cons when it comes to having no legal representation and litigants-in-person cast adrift in the legal system.
In his latest exclusive, family law blogger John Bolch examines mediation past, present and what the future holds. We know – attending the most recent Resolution event – that this is a hot topic among family law professionals, and championed by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division.
It’s no secret that everyone working in ‘family justice’ is operating at the ‘extent of their capacity’, a fact highlighted earlier this year by Sir Andrew McFarlane, the president of the Family Division of the High Court and the most senior family court judge in England and Wales.
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