Finding your way through a family court — without a lawyer.
You don't have to be lost in the paperwork or the fear. We provide calm, verified, plain-English guides to the UK family courts — what happens, what you need to bring, and how to prepare your own case with confidence.
Why this site is different
Most information about family courts is jargon, alarm, or outdated. This directory is built differently.
Verified, not invented
Every court detail is sourced from the public HMCTS register, checked against the official "Find a Court" listing, and dated. Nothing fabricated, ever.
Dated and sourced
Each page links to its official sources and shows when it was last checked. Where a named person has reviewed a page, that page says so and gives the date.
Written for you
Plain English at a calm reading level, with safety signposting where it matters. You will not be spoken down to or frightened.
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