The Ministry of Justice and Online Procedure Rule Committee are reforming private family law to enable earlier resolution of disputes, with focus on improving access to justice and reducing court delays. Recent parliamentary questions highlight concerns about CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) neutrality, safeguarding balance, and potential bias against fathers, particularly regarding parental responsibility retention. The Courts and Tribunals Bill contains relevant provisions under clause 17.
This report is an update on the implementation of the government’s Pathfinder programme for private law reform.
The Bill makes important changes to the legal process for married couples to obtain a divorce, for civil partners to dissolve their civil partnership, or for obtaining a judicial separation.
How the government is working to make the family justice system work better for families and put children’s needs first at all times.
The government’s response to the report and recommendations of the external Voice of the Child: Dispute Resolution Advisory Group.