Characteristics associated with the early identification of complex Family Court custody cases [pdf, 89 KB]
...a number of different perspectives. Interviews were completed with 11 Family Court Judges, 33 Family Court staff, 9 CYF solicitors, 22 lawyers and 11 specialist report writers. The ‘interview’ with one judge was completed through an exchange of emails because he was going on leave. All but one of the interviews with Family Court staff were completed as a group discussion. Three CYF solicitors took part in a group discussion, the remaining 6 were interviewed individually. One interview wit...