Research report: Without notice applications in the Family Court [pdf, 1.7 MB]
...responsive to children and vulnerable people, and is efficient and effective” (Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill, p. 1). 2. The reforms changed the way in which the family justice system assists separating couples to reach agreement about care and contact arrangements for their children. The reforms shifted the focus from Court resolution of these disputes to encouraging parents to reach agreement themselves, where this is appropriate, and to prevent disputes from occurring or es...