Family law and divorce in the news
Family law moves: court fees change, judgments land, and the way separating couples are treated shifts with them. Each week we pick the stories that actually matter to families in England and Wales, explain what happened in plain English, and set out what it means for your situation. Written by Jess Knauf and grounded in the same sourced, checked approach as the rest of this site.
Latest · 17 July 2026
Cafcass demand rises 9.7%: what parents can expect in a child arrangements case
New Cafcass figures show children’s cases up 9.7% year on year, with private law disputes up 12.6%. What the numbers really mean, what happens after a child arrangements application, and how to prepare for the safeguarding call.
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17 July 2026Cafcass demand rises 9.7%: what parents can expect in a child arrangements case
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About the author. Jess Knauf is Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, part of Family Legal Ltd, the publisher of this site. She writes our news coverage; every guide on the site is separately reviewed by an FMC accredited family mediator.