Supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements

Closed 15 Jun 2023

Opened 23 Mar 2023

Contact

privatefamilylawconsultation@justice.gov.uk

Results updated 7 Feb 2024

This document is the response to the consultation paper, Supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements.

It will cover:

  • the background to the consultation paper
  • a summary of the responses to the consultation paper
  • a detailed response to the specific questions raised in the report
  • the next steps following this consultation

Files:

Overview

A consultation on resolving families’ disputes earlier through family mediation.

This consultation is open to all. We would be particularly interested to hear from organisations representing separating families, family justice professionals, mediation service providers, other dispute resolution service providers and individuals who have lived experience of the family courts or mediation.

Audiences

  • Legal professionals

Interests

  • Law
  • family mediation
  • dispute resolution