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Domestic Abuse Commissioner's strategic plan: 2026 to 2029
This strategic plan sets out the Commissioner's priorities from 2026 until 2029 as required by the Section 13 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-abuse-commissioners-strategic-plan-2026-to-2029
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ST v NT (Maintenance Pending Suit) [2026] EWFC 171 (02 July 2026): Application by wife for maintenance pending suit. MPS order made, in the sum of £12,000 per month.
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H, Re (Family Adoption) [2026] EWFC 186 (B) (19 June 2026): Application for adoption of 18-year-old by maternal uncle, opposed by birth parents. Adoption order made.
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A Child, Re [2026] EWFC 188 (B): Judgment containing criticisms of Cafcass, who made recommendations on basis that M's abuse allegations were true, despite direction that recommendations should be on basis that court had not made any findings against F.
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Essex County Council v Mother & Ors (NAI: head injury fact-finding) [2026] EWFC 184 (B): Fact-finding & welfare hearing in care proceedings. Found that either of parents could have caused injury suffered by child. Both children placed with extended family.
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Family Court names expert who only "skimmed" the paperwork
AĀ FamilyĀ CourtĀ judgeĀ hasĀ decided to nameĀ anĀ expert witnessĀ whoĀ did not want to beĀ identifiedĀ due toĀ the multiple shortcomings in theĀ evidenceĀ heĀ gaveĀ about the death ofĀ aĀ two-year-oldĀ girl.
https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/family-court-names-expert-who-only-skimmed-the-paperwork
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Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say
Refuge reports āstaggeringā 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/09/domestic-abuse-technology-finances-control-uk-charities
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B & G (Fact-Finding) [2026] EWCA Civ 860 (09 July 2026): Appeal by parents against findings of fact in care proceedings, relating to cause of injuries to child. Appeal allowed, and some findings set aside.
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RT v DW [2026] EWFC 183 (B) (15 June 2026): Application by husband to set aside consent order for sale and equal division of matrimonial home. Application dismissed.
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L, Re (Section 83 ACA and Surrogacy) [2026] EWFC 181 (30 March 2026): Application for parental order in relation to child born as a result of a surrogacy arrangement in Minnesota. Held that s.83 ACA 2002 did not apply, and order made.
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Government action so children do not pay for a parentās crime
Children with a parent in prison will be identified earlier and connected to support under a new government pilot to help them thrive
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-action-so-children-do-not-pay-for-a-parents-crime
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X and Y (Care Proceedings: Publication of Judgment: Criticism of Expert Witness), Re [2026] EWFC 132: Judgment in care proceedings naming expert consultant neurosurgeon, following judicial criticism of his evidence and his conduct during the proceedings.
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F v M [2026] EWFC 180 (B) (10 June 2026): Father's application seeking increase in time he spends with child, ultimately proposing arrangements approaching equal shared care. Indirect contact only ordered, in light of father's continued abuse.
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Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr4779q56yeo
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UK-based couple say overseas surrogacy agency made twins using wrong sperm
Couple ādevastatedā after DNA tests for childrenās British citizenship showed no biological connection to them
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/07/uk-based-couple-overseas-surrogacy-agency-twins-wrong-sperm
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A Child (Fact Finding - Allegation of Sexual Abuse), Re [2026] EWFC 177 (B) (03 July 2026): Fact-finding in public law proceedings, concerning allegation of sexual abuse of child. Allegation not proved.
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What rights is the government proposing for co-habiting couples?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vx4dvgzno
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CT (A Child), Re (Abduction: Art 13b: Mental Health) [2026] EWHC 1590 (Fam) (25 June 2026): Application by father for summary return of child to Australia. Mother's harm defence linked to her mental health. Defence made out, and application dismissed.
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A Local Authority v Mother A & Ors [2026] EWFC 176 (03 July 2026): Fact-finding in public law proceedings, concerning allegations of domestic abuse and violence said to be perpetrated by father of 2 of the 3 children. Most allegations found proved.
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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council v Mother & Ors [2026] EWFC 174 (B): Care proceedings, issued due to concerns over the father's violent behaviour. Child to continue to live with her maternal grandmother and her partner, under a SGO.
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AT v NT (No. 2) [2026] EWFC 161: Wife's application for interim maintenance and payment in respect of legal services, made within application for financial relief after overseas divorce. Husband ordered to pay £17k pm maintenance, plus £90k LSPO.
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PP & Anor v RR (Leave to Withdraw Parental Order Application) [2026] EWFC 172: Application for leave to withdraw parental order application, after it transpired that neither applicant was biologically related to the children. Leave granted.
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BY v GC (No. 4: Indemnities) [2026] EWFC 173: Supplementary judgment in financial remedy proceedings concerning indemnities that W should give for any tax that may fall due in respect of a company, prior to W transferring her interest in the company to H.
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WK v HN [2026] EWFC 169 (B) (01 May 2026): Financial remedies hearing, the primary issue being the wife's conduct allegations against the husband. No conduct findings made, and assets divided equally.
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J (A Child), Re [2026] EWFC 154 (B) (06 March 2026): Application by local authority in public law proceedings seeking an order granting anonymity to the allocated social worker for the child. Application refused.
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BC v BC (No 2) (Matrimonialisation; Division of shareholding; Provision for debt) [2026] EWFC 37: Financial remedies. W seeking 50%, H 55/45, to reflect his shares brought into marriage. Held, shares had been 'matrimonialised'. Equal division ordered.
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C (A Child), Re (Relocation: Domestic Abuse: Section 91(14) Orders) [2026] EWHC 1591 (Fam): Fās application to relocate child to another country. F found to be abusive & risk of abduction. Child to remain with M. F indirect contact only & his PR removed.
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TF v LG [2026] EWHC 1495 (Fam) (22 June 2026): Application by father for summary return of 11-year-old child to Brazil, opposed on basis of consent and child's objections. Neither defence made out, and return ordered.
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BCD (Internal Relocation), Re [2026] EWFC 168 (B) (22 June 2026): Judgment dealing with, inter alia, mother's internal relocation application. That application dismissed, and contact order made in favour of father.
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X, Re [2026] EWFC 167 (B) (12 June 2026): Care proceedings, issued following concerns relating to the mother's intellectual impairment. Care and placement orders made.
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Justice for victims as domestic killers to face longer behind bars
People who kill their partner, or ex, to face a 25-year sentencing start point under a change announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/justice-for-victims-as-domestic-killers-to-face-longer-behind-bars
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N v N (Appeal: Setting Aside of Decree Nisi) [2026] EWHC 1593 (Fam) (17 April 2026): Appeal by wife against final divorce order, on grounds that the court had not considered her application to rescind or set aside the conditional order. Appeal allowed.
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Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it āwonāt hesitateā to bring abusers to justice
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/27/prosecutors-cps-expect-rise-domestic-abuse-football-world-cup
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JC v MC (Refusal of Relief from Sanctions) [2026] EWFC 145 (22 June 2026): Financial remedies. Husband's application for relief from sanctions, for failure to comply with directions of the court. Application refused.
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KC v CO (deceased) (Orders for Sale after Death of a Party) [2026] EWFC 165 (B): Application by H for sale of FMH, W having died & children grown up. Held, court had no power to order sale, such powers only being exercisable between living parties.
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The Local Authority v The Mother & Ors [2026] EWFC 166 (B) (26 June 2026): Final judgment in care proceedings, following findings that injuries to child were caused by M. Child to remain with paternal grandparents under a Special Guardianship Order.
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The Local Authority v The Mother & Ors - Find Case Law - The National Archives
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/166
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Beth (a child)(Fact Finding: Fracture and Bruising), Re [2026] EWFC 156 (B) (26 June 2026): Fact-finding in care proceedings, concerning cause of injuries to child. Injuries found to have been caused by the mother's partner.
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Beth (a child)(Fact Finding: Fracture and Bruising), Re - Find Case Law - The National Archives
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YZ, Re (Declaration of Parentage: BATUK: DNA Evidence) [2026] EWHC 1601 (Fam) (26 June 2026): Application by mother for declaration of parentage, where DNA test indicated the respondent was the father. Declaration of parentage made.
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A Council v B & Ors [2026] EWFC 164: Application for interim care order in respect of child with complex health needs, issued due to concerns over parents' ability to care for him. Child to be placed with foster carers trained to meet his medical needs.
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PP v AB [2025] EWHC 3609 (Fam) (13 August 2025): Appeal by father from order giving mother permission to relocate with children from Buckinghamshire to Northern Ireland. Appeal allowed.
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A Local Authority v AB & Ors [2026] EWFC 162 (B) (29 May 2026): Care proceedings concerning 3 children. Findings of domestic abuse made. Children to remain living with aunt under special guardianship order.
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C & D, Re (Refusal to Hold Fact-Finding Hearing) [2026] EWFC 155 (30 April 2026): Care proceedings. Judgment determining that fact-finding was not necessary to determine cause of bruising sustained by child before her death.
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C (A Child), Re (Art. 13(B) - Return To Romania) [2026] EWHC 1569 (Fam) (18 June 2026): Application by father for summary return of child to Romania. Mother's Article 13(b) harm defence not made out, and return ordered.
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Q, Re (Surrogacy: Legal Advice) [2026] EWHC 1538 (Fam) (18 June 2026): Judgment granting parental order following foreign surrogacy arrangement, raising the legal and practical difficulties with such arrangements.
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Legal aid statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales, including criminal and civil legal aid, family mediation, providers of legal aid and central funds payments.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/legal-aid-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026
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Family Court Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2026
Volume of cases dealt with by family courts over time, with statistics also broken down for the main types of case involved.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026
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L (Forced Marriage Allegations) [2026] EWFC 158 (B): Fact-finding in applications by LA for care and forced marriage protection orders, to determine if child is at risk of forced marriage if she returns to her mother's care. No such finding made.
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Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms
Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of āRaneemās Law.ā
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/domestic-abuse-specialists-embedded-in-12-more-999-control-rooms
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Odulate v Odulate [2026] EWFC 159: Application by wife to commit husband for contempt for failure to transfer property to her under financial remedies order. Husband found to be in contempt and sentenced to immediate term of 6 months imprisonment.
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Mother v London Borough of Croydon & Ors [2026] EWFC 157 (B) (15 June 2026): Application by mother to discharge care order, agreed by all parties. Order discharged. Child to live with father, and have contact with mother.
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