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  • Children to shape the future of the family justice system

    Children are the most important people in the Family Justice system and their voice needs to be heard in proposed reforms to Family Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Less stressful divorces thanks to mediation

    Separating couples in Manchester are resolving their disputes more cheaply, quickly and less stressfully following new rules introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children deserve better from family justice system

    The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Libel law reform announced

    New measures to support free speech and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New headquarters for Kent Family Mediation Service

    Divorcing couples will be able to work through break-ups more quickly and cheaply after the opening of new Kent Family Mediation Service HQ.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family mediation - an alternative to courts

    During Christmas and New Year many families will have been together - for some this year’s holiday season will have been a difficult time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Department for Education's response to public comments on the coalition agreement on families and children

    A statement in response to public comments regarding the family justice system, Sure Start, childcare provision and the tax-benefit system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government