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The family procedure rules are a single set of rules governing the practice and procedure in family proceedings in the high court, county courts and magistrates' courts.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) makes rules of court that govern the practice and procedure followed in family proceedings in the High Court and family court. FPRC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice...
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Statutory Instruments that relate to the Family Procedure Rules.
Impact of parental conflict on local services, including education, health and social care, court systems, and drug and alcohol services.
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. It is independent of the courts and social services, but works under the rules of the Family Court and legislation...
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
Changes to Practice Directions 5B, 36G, 36H, 36J, 36K, 36M, 36N, 36O, 36P, 41A, and 41B come into force in December 2020 and January 2021, and new Practice Direction 41C comes into force in February 2021.
A consultation on resolving private family disputes earlier through family mediation.
Questionnaire to help the Official Solicitor understand the issues involved when acting for a parent lacking litigation capacity.
Children will be better protected from the impact of lengthy courtroom battles thanks to pioneering measures to help families resolve disputes as swiftly as easily possible.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in Jordan.
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