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Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill Released

The Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill is currently being read in parliament.

Find out what it’s really about.

Click here to open a pdf copy of The Family Court Bill.

Family Court Bill Introduced

Key features of the Family Court Bill are:

  • A new Family Dispute Resolution service to help parents and families settle their problems without going to court
  • Increased penalties for breaching protection orders
  • Extending the definition of domestic violence to include economic abuse
  • Expanding the Parenting Through Separation course
  • Improved programmes to stop domestic violence
  • Better information to help people navigate the court system.

Find out more about the Family Court Bill here!