Lucie Milton

A landmark shift has occurred in the UK’s family court system with the introduction of new guidelines aimed at enhancing transparency and public access to family court cases. On 27 January, the Family Court reporting was expanded nationwide as part of updates to the Family Procedure Rules. Monday’s update comes after a successful two-year “transparency […]

There has been a longstanding concern that family courts are the ‘secret courts’ and decisions made within them are hidden from view. This confusion arises as family court proceedings are private to ensure there is no unnecessary intrusion into your family’s life – especially when there are children involved. In response to the criticisms and […]