Experts and the Family Justice System: Widening the Pool
The event explored the role of the expert witness, the court process, report-writing and what to expect when giving evidence
Family Justice Council (FJC)
Going to Court about a Family Issue?
A signposting leaflet for litigants in person to alert them to a series of online family law guides.
How to fill in your financial statement (Form E) without the help of a lawyer
The Advicenow website has information on how to fill in your financial statement (Form E) without the help of a lawyer.
‘Capacity’ Guidance
The Court wants to check my capacity – what does this mean? This page gives answers to frequently asked questions by people who have been told by the Judge in the Family Court to have ...
Mediation Guide for judges, magistrates and legal advisors
Prepared by the Family Mediation Council and the Family Justice Council, endorsed by the President “I commend this helpful and brief guide to family mediation. Mediation is an established and valued part of the dispute ...
Mediation Guide for judges, magistrates and legal advisors
Mediation is an established and valued part of the dispute resolution process of which the Family Court also forms a part.
FJC Funded Research into the Quality of Psychologists Report used in Family Proceedings
A report on a study conducted by Professor Jane Ireland of the University of Central Lancashire.
Financial Dispute Resolution Appointments
Financial Dispute Resolution (‘FDR’)
Guidelines for the Instructions for Medical Experts from Overseas in Family Cases
In December 2011 the Experts Committee of the FJC issued Guidelines for the Instruction of Medical Experts from Overseas in Family Cases.
MARACs and disclosure into court proceedings
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)