Paediatricians as Expert Witnesses in the Family Courts in England and Wales: Standards, competencies and expectations
This guidance provides information regarding the use of paediatricians as expert witnesses in the family courts.
FJC Guidance
Guidance on Financial Needs on Divorce: Edition 2 – April 2018
The FJC has now published the second edition of this useful guide for the family judiciary, courts and legal advisers
Guidance on the Capacity to Litigate in Proceedings Involving Children – April 2018
This guidance has been produced to assist judges in the Family Court
The impacts of abuse and neglect on children; and comparison of different placement options: Evidence review
The Department for Education has recently published an evidence review examining the effects of abuse and neglect on children, and whether different placement types affect their outcomes.
Can you help to deliver better Justice for Families?
The closing date for the Assistant Director of Children's Services vacancy has now passed.
Doctors’ Role in Child Protection
In July 2010 the General Medical Council (GMC) issued a call for evidence regarding the role of doctors in child protection work.
Legal Aid funding reforms
The Experts Committee of the FJC provided a response to the questions which specifically related to experts fees.
Destination of Appeals Order
The FJC response to a Ministry of Justice consultation regarding the contents of a new destination of appeals order.