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Beginner15 min read

Understanding the Children Act 1989: A Complete Guide for Parents

A comprehensive breakdown of the legal framework governing child arrangements in England and Wales, written for non-lawyers.

GuideEngland & WalesPre-Application
Children ActChild Arrangements
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Beginner10 min read

Your Rights as a Litigant in Person: McKenzie Friend Explained

Everything you need to know about McKenzie Friends — what they can and cannot do, how to find one, and your rights in court.

GuideEngland & WalesPre-Application
McKenzie FriendRights
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Position Statement Template — Child Arrangements

A professionally formatted position statement template for child arrangements hearings, with guidance notes.

Position StatementEngland & WalesFirst Hearing (FHDRA)
Position StatementChild Arrangements
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Beginner22 min video

How to Prepare for Your First Hearing (FHDRA)

Step-by-step video guide to preparing for your First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment in the family court.

VideoEngland & WalesFirst Hearing (FHDRA)
FHDRACourt Preparation
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Intermediate20 min read

Financial Remedy Proceedings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigate Form E, First Appointment (FDA), Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR), and Final Hearing with confidence.

GuideEngland & WalesFinancial Remedy
Financial RemedyForm E
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All levels50 questions

FAQs: Child Arrangements Orders

50 frequently asked questions about child arrangements orders, residence, contact, and enforcement.

FAQEngland & WalesPre-Application
FAQChild Arrangements
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All levelsTemplate

Chronology of Events Template

A structured chronology template for presenting the history of your case to the court in date order.

ChronologyEngland & WalesFirst Hearing (FHDRA)
ChronologyTemplate
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Intermediate18 min read

Domestic Abuse in Family Proceedings: Your Protections

Understanding Practice Direction 12J, fact-finding hearings, non-molestation orders, and occupation orders.

GuideEngland & WalesFact-Finding
Domestic AbusePD12J
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Intermediate35 min video

How to Present Evidence in Family Court

Video tutorial on preparing and presenting your evidence bundle, speaking to exhibits, and addressing the judge.

VideoEngland & WalesFinal Hearing
EvidenceCourt Skills
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All levelsOfficial Guidance

McKenzie Friend Practice Guidance (2010) — Full Text

The complete Practice Guidance issued by the Master of the Rolls and President of the Family Division.

Practice GuidanceEngland & WalesPre-Application
McKenzie FriendPractice Guidance
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Witness Statement Template with Statement of Truth

Court-compliant witness statement template with guidance on what to include and how to structure your evidence.

Witness StatementEngland & WalesFinal Hearing
Witness StatementStatement of Truth
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Advanced12 min read

International Jurisdiction: When UK Courts Apply

Guide for international clients on when UK family courts have jurisdiction, habitual residence, and cross-border cases.

GuideInternationalPre-Application
InternationalJurisdiction
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Evidence Bundle Index Template

A court-ready index template for organising your evidence bundle with tab references and page numbers.

Evidence BundleEngland & WalesFinal Hearing
Evidence BundleTemplate
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Intermediate14 min read

Enforcement of Child Arrangements Orders

What to do when a court order is breached — enforcement applications, warnings, and contempt of court.

GuideEngland & WalesEnforcement
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Advanced16 min read

Appealing a Family Court Decision

Understanding the grounds for appeal, time limits, permission requirements, and how to prepare your appeal bundle.

GuideEngland & WalesAppeal
AppealPermission
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