Sir Andrew McFarlane
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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 20, 2026
Re: Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach)
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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
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January 8, 2026
Death of Sir James Munby
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, pays tribute to his predecessor
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December 17, 2025
The PFD’s Guidance 2026: Non-Molestation Orders under the Family Law Act 1996, and the FJC’s Best Practice Guidance for Practitioners on Making an application for a Protective Injunction under the Family Law Act 1996
These two guidance documents, by Sir Andrew McFarlane and the Family Justice Council, have been produced in tandem following a review
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November 18, 2025
Speech by the President of the Family Division: Domestic Abuse and the Family Court
Read the speech given by Sir Andrew McFarlane at the Association of Lawyers for Children's annual conference
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November 7, 2025
Updated Practice Guidance by the PFD: The use of Intermediaries, Lay Advocates and Cognitive Assessments in the Family Court
Please read this latest guidance by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division
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September 30, 2025
Local Practice Note: Ensuring adherence to the Public Law Outline in London
Read the Local Practice Note and Appendix A (included in document) from Mr Justice MacDonald, Family Presiding Judge for London
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March 24, 2025
2025 Protocol and Good Practice Model: Disclosure of information between Coroners and the Family Court in cases involving fatality
A guide to best practice for Family Court Judges and Coroners where there are parallel proceedings
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February 27, 2025
PFD Guidance – Citation of Authorities: Judgments of Circuit Judges and District Judges
Read the guidance by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division