Family Division
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April 21, 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust -v- M and others
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April 14, 2026
President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane retires from the judiciary
After eight years as President of the Family Division and President of the Court of Protection, and a distinguished career in the judiciary, The Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane retires
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April 1, 2026
A View from The President of the Family Division’s Chambers – April 2026
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, gives the latest update on what has been happening across the jurisdiction
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March 31, 2026
High Court of Justice: Easter Vacation 2026
Find out who is the Vacation Judge on the different days and times over the Easter holidays, and how to contact them in urgent cases
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March 20, 2026
Re J (Loss of Parental Responsibility)
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March 19, 2026
T (Inherent jurisdiction: deprivation of liberty)
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March 2, 2026
Preparing Court Bundles for Family Proceedings: Guide for Litigants in Person
This guidance applies to family court cases in England and Wales and supersedes previous guidance issued in November and December 2021
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February 16, 2026
AA and others
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February 16, 2026
Have your say on guidance relating to short notice applications in the family courts
Register for the online webinar on Thursday 26 February, and take part in the consultation, which closes on Monday 13 April at 5pm