ChatGPT and Transparency Orders
This is a guest post by Alex Cisneros, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers. Although it is primarily concerned with cases in the Court of Protection, the risks of using AI apply equally to family law cases, particularly where they have been or will be heard in private. I...
Sir James Munby’s greatest hits: an appreciation of his work
If you have been to family court, there is a good chance that your case was influenced by decisions made by Sir James Munby, who has died aged 77. As a barrister, as a judge, and finally as President of the Family Division – the most senior family judge in the...
Children and parents speak up about the Pathfinder in private law – new research published
The evaluation of children and families’ experiences in the first stage of the Pathfinder Pilot was published this week by the Ministry of Justice, ‘Understanding the experience of children and families’. This research covers interviews during August – December 2024...
Family Court Reporting Watch Roundup: November 2025
Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family law, explain and comment on published family court judgments, and highlight other transparency news.
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