The Crisis Within The Family Court And Non-Court Alternatives

Published date29 November 2022
Law FirmWeightmans
AuthorMr Antony Ball

What does the latest statistics tells us about the crisis within the Family Court and what are the alternative dispute resolution options?

Today marks the start of Resolution's Good Divorce Week amidst what has become a growing crisis within the Family Court system which is closer than ever to breaking point.

The latest statistics show there are more new cases being started than resolved within the Family Court which will inevitably add to the delay that many families caught up in the system are having to endure. These delays cause significant and increased stress to those families and couples who are seeking resolution through the courts for serious issues, particularly in cases involving children or challenging divorces.

Many have called upon the government to increase the court capacity, but regardless of whether there will be an appetite to fund those plans amidst national austerity, many feel that a more proactive rather than reactive response is required to stem the growing...

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