A joint agreement aimed at tackling delays in care proceedings has been ditched amid concerns it is unlawful and could lead to collusion between social workers and family court guardians.
Full story: Children & Young People Now
Counselling domestic abusers cuts offending by third, say researchers
A radical counselling scheme for some domestic abusers cuts offending by a third, researchers say.
Full story: BBC News
Full story: BBC News
Some children stuck in a' revolving door' of referral and assessment
Action for Children says vulnerable children are increasingly receiving help only at crisis point.
Full story: Family Law Week
Full story: Family Law Week
DIY divorce form could lead to more adultery accusations, lawyers warn
A new "DIY" divorce form designed to speed up the process could lead to thousands more people being accused of adultery, lawyers warn.
Full story: The Telegraph
Full story: The Telegraph
Children's social care at breaking point, council leaders warn
Analysis by the Local Government Association reveals pressure on budgets.
Full story: Family Law Week
Full story: Family Law Week
‘Every government department should have ministerial family leads to boost family stability’
Report on prison reform calls for wider support for positive family relationships.
Full story: Family Law Week
Full story: Family Law Week
Cafcass private law demand
In July 2017, Cafcass received a total of 3,709 new private law cases. This is a 10% increase compared with those received in July 2016.
Full story: Cafcass
Full story: Cafcass
Care applications in July 2017
In July 2017, Cafcass received a total of 1,238 care applications. This figure represents a 5% decrease compared with those received in July 2016.
Full story: Cafcass
Full story: Cafcass
Judge approves suicidal girl care plan
A judge who said society should be "ashamed" for not protecting a suicidal girl has approved a care plan for her.
Full story: BBC News
Full story: BBC News
Senior judge: Fathers with valuable homes should pay more child support
Estranged fathers with expensive homes should be forced to pay more towards the upbringing of their children, one of Britain's most senior family judges has said.
Full story: The Telegraph
Full story: The Telegraph
Proposal to extend Child Support Agency case closure programme
The government is proposing to extend the Child Support Agency case closure programme.
Full story: Family Law
Full story: Family Law
Judge warns of 'blood on our hands' if suicidal girl is forced out of secure care
Sir James Munby, head of high court’s family division, says he is ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ that no hospital place has been found for 17-year-old.
Full story: The Guardian
Full story: The Guardian
12% rise in Childline counselling sessions about forced marriage
Recent figures from Childline show growing concern over forced marriage among young people.
Full story: Family Law Week
Full story: Family Law Week
Multi-million fund reaches record number of adoptive families
Over £52 million has now been released through the Adoption Support Fund, which has helped 22,000 children.
Full story: Department for Education
Full story: Department for Education
Government updates child maintenance application fee guidance
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance which sets out how it will decide if a victim of domestic violence or abuse is exempt from the Child Maintenance Service application fee.
Full story: Family Law
Full story: Family Law
Effective family-based child maintenance arrangements: data to March 2017
Children benefiting from effective family-based maintenance arrangements after contacting the Child Maintenance Options service.
Full story: Department for Work and Pensions
Full story: Department for Work and Pensions
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