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An independent evaluation of HMCTS video hearings service assessing the user experience of the video hearings process, has been published today.
New laws to spare divorcing couples having to apportion blame for the breakdown of their marriage took a step closer this week.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Survivors of domestic abuse and their children will receive greater protections after the government today (25 June 2020) announced an overhaul of how the family courts deal with the horrific crime.
An investment of up to £6m in new software will give a better picture of capacity across the estate, meaning cases are more likely to be heard on time.
Family hearings at the Court of Appeal will be live-streamed under a joint initiative by the judiciary and government to boost transparency in the justice system.
Divorcing couples will no longer have to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage as a Bill that seeks to reduce family conflict enters Parliament today (7 January 2020).
Bereaved parents will no longer have to pay the cost of their child’s burial or cremation after the Children’s Funeral Fund for England opened today (23 July).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Survivors of domestic abuse and other harmful conduct are being invited to share their experiences of how well the family courts protects them and their children in private family law proceedings.
Children’s Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation.
New law will allow families to take over the affairs of missing loved ones.
Panel members confirmed to steer call for evidence on how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences.
A panel of experts will review how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences, Ministers announced today (Tuesday 21 May).
New legislation to overhaul divorce law and reduce family conflict.
The government has unveiled the most comprehensive package ever to tackle domestic abuse.
Couples wishing to divorce will soon benefit from a less confrontational process, under proposals confirmed by the Justice Secretary David Gauke.
A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at a reception for the Western Balkans Summit Leaders at Clarence House.
The stress of applying for a divorce could be eased thanks to a new online service that removes the need for paper forms.
Ministry of Justice welcomes Lord Farmer's recommendations to strengthen family ties to help offenders turn their lives around and protect public safety.
Elizabeth Truss met staff and judges at the Court of Appeal and Central Family Court.
Vulnerable victims and witnesses will no longer have to appear in court under new plans to roll out pre-trial evidence sessions.
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