Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) are changing the way domestic abuse cases are managed. This article examines their practical application, enforcement, positive requirements and emerging trends from the pilot schemes.
Vocational experts play an increasingly important role in UK law by assessing employability, earning capacity, workplace adjustments, and the real-world impact of injury, illness, neurodivergence, and complex health conditions.
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.
Vocational evidence is increasingly shaping outcomes in family law and employment tribunals. This article explores how expert analysis of earning capacity, work capability, and retraining can influence decisions, reduce uncertainty, and support fair outcomes.
The rise of AI in family courts is reshaping how litigants in person prepare cases. While tools like ChatGPT improve access to justice, courts warn that inaccurate AI-generated content risks misleading proceedings and impacting children’s welfare.
This article examines the revised PD 27A changes to Family Procedure Rules, highlighting how earlier bundle filing and stricter court requirements increase counsel’s professional duties, preparation time, and accountability in financial remedies proceedings.
Hidden assets can undermine fairness in divorce proceedings, making full and frank financial disclosure essential. Identifying irregularities, using forensic and industry experts, and seeking specialist legal advice ensures transparency and protects your financial interests.
International child relocation is tightly regulated in England and Wales, requiring consent from all with parental responsibility or the court’s approval. Guided by the Children Act 1989, decisions focus on the child’s welfare, including their needs, wishes, and the impact of moving abroad. Given the complexity of these cases, specialist legal advice is vital. Duncan Lewis Solicitors provide expert support to help parents navigate this sensitive process.
Family law demands more than legal expertise. It requires emotional endurance. Every case carries heartbreak, trauma, and human pain that most solicitors never face. Over time, this emotional exposure can erode resilience, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue, and even physical health issues. But with the right psychological tools, family lawyers can protect their wellbeing while continuing to help clients through their darkest moments.
Family Court Trends Q1 2025
Delays persist across family courts despite some efficiency gains. Child arrangements, care proceedings, divorces, and domestic abuse cases are all under pressure. Unit Chambers’ barristers offer urgent, expert advocacy to support solicitors and clients through every stage of family law proceedings.
This case analysis of Re L [2022] EWCA Civ 169 examines whether judges can make findings outside the threshold document, highlighting the Court of Appeal’s approach to fairness, evidence, and case management in family law.
You are invited to join Cansford Labs for a live Q&A in September with their Head of Lab Operations James Nutt and Deputy Lab Manager Abbi Holloway. This is your opportunity to ask them any questions about the science of sample testing and detection windows.
Since June 2025, private children law cases in West Yorkshire follow the Pathfinder Pilot, a new child-focused process. Sophie Jensen of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explain how the scheme improves efficiency, supports self-represented parties, and centres the child’s voice in court.
Our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs has announced Recovery Cymru as its charity partner for 2025/26. The Cardiff-based recovery community offers vital support for those affected by drug and alcohol use. Together, they’ll raise awareness, funds, and help build stronger recovery networks.
In this case study from Cansford Labs, a parent facing child custody concerns used PEth alcohol testing to provide court-admissible evidence of responsible alcohol use. The accurate results helped resolve the dispute and support a positive outcome.
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