Dame Rachel de Souza has published her final annual business plan as Children’s Commissioner for England, setting out a programme for 2026–27 that emphasises engagement with children and embedding ...

Refuge has raised concerns over a significant gap in public understanding of post-separation abuse, as new data reveals the scale of harm caused by former partners remains widely underestimated. The ...

Sir Andrew McFarlane has outlined significant reforms and priorities for the family justice system in a final “View” issued shortly before his retirement on 13 April 2026, with the nationwide ...

The Government has announced a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening protections against violence against women and girls, including new offences targeting harmful online pornography ...

Setting out the growth capabilities of AI and the extent of online violence against women and girls in recent years, Baljinder and Sophie call for family lawyers to work collaboratively and ...

This article considers private law applications by grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren particularly in cases where there is hostility between the parent with care of the children and ...

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a new campaign aimed at improving children’s online privacy awareness, as research indicates widespread concern among parents alongside limited ...

The article also suggests partial arbitration for interim issues and proposes “arbitration pods” to build best practice. Ultimately with careful screening and safeguards arbitration can safely resolve ...

In this article Sally Bradley Barrister at specialist family law chambers 4PB outlines the reasons for the increase in Family Court delays and its impact on the welfare of children. Referencing recent ...

The family farm is more than a business; it is a legacy, often spanning generations. Yet when relationships break down, whether through divorce or disputes between siblings and generations, that ...

The delay and distress for parents resorting to the Family Justice System to make the necessary arrangements following separation were clearly described, together with plans for change, in the Family ...

In this article Shiva Ancliffe KC and Caroline Croft of Coram Chambers reflect on the aims findings and recommendations of the Norgrove Review and the significant impact which the Norgrove Review has ...