The decision of HHJ Edward Hess in BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B) is likely to become required reading for family lawyers dealing with pensions and non-matrimonial property claims. Although the case concerned a long marriage with substantial assets, its wider significance lies in the court's detailed …
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Understanding the Pathfinder and Child‑Focused Court Process
If you find yourself involved in a family court case about children, you may hear unfamiliar terms such as “Pathfinder” or “child‑focused court process.” These can sound technical or intimidating, but at their heart, they are simply about making sure children’s needs come first and …
Searching for the facts in cases about children
Fact-Finding Hearings in Private Law: Lessons from ER v NT [2025] EWHC 2146 (Fam) The High Court’s decision in ER v NT is a significant reminder of the importance of properly applying Practice Direction 12J (PD12J) and the principles in Re H-N (Children) [2021] EWCA Civ 448 when allegations of …