Family Court

• January 14, 2026

  The family court and open justice: evolution, reform, and wider implications for the Health, Education and Social Care (HESC) Chamber

  Chamber President Judge Mark Sutherland Williams writes about the evolution of open justice in the family courts and its impact on the HESC

  FamilyFamily CourtHealth, Education and Social Care Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)TribunalsPresident of the Family DivisionSir Andrew McFarlaneNews

• January 8, 2026

  Death of Sir James Munby

  The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, pays tribute to his predecessor

  FamilyFamily CourtFamily DivisionPresident of the Family DivisionSir Andrew McFarlaneFamily Justice CouncilNews

• December 22, 2025

  Shining light in dark places: A magistrate’s reflection on faith and service this Christmas

  In a personal reflection for Christmas, Family Court magistrate Elliot Curryer JP explores how his Christian faith shapes his approach to public service

  Diversity InformationFamily CourtMagistrates' courtNews

• December 15, 2025

  Re C (A child) (Interim Separation: Residential Care)

  Court of Appeal Civil DivisionFamily CourtJudgment

• December 10, 2025

  Re: E (A Child) (Complex Fact-Finding: Allegations of Domestic Abuse and Alienating Behaviours)

  Family CourtJudgment

• December 9, 2025

  D (A Child) (Recusal)

  Court of Appeal Civil DivisionFamilyFamily CourtJudgment

• December 2, 2025

  E (A Child)

  Court of Appeal Civil DivisionFamily CourtJudgment

• December 1, 2025

  N (A Child: Placement Order: Proportionality)

  Court of Appeal Civil DivisionFamily CourtJudgment

• November 28, 2025

  Committal for contempt of court: Collardeau -v- Fuchs

  Family CourtCommittal for Contempt of Court

• November 19, 2025

  C (Children: Premature Determination)

  CivilCourt of Appeal Civil DivisionFamily CourtJudgment

The details given in a judgment about the facts of a case may sometimes constitute distressing content (particularly in criminal cases, or cases involving children).