Domestic Abuse & Private Children Law Cases - Practice & Procedure Update

Introduction

All practitioners conducting private children act cases will be familiar with allegations of domestic abuse and how they can impact on private law children cases.

This webinar will explore the practicalities of conducting cases where these two issues are involved, including looking at fact-findings and interim contact. It will also consider the relevant updated policies that may impact on your practice and the courts’ processes.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The practical application of Practice Direction 12J
• Fact-findings in private law proceedings
• Interim contact
• Cafcass Domestic Abuse Policy 2024 (updated January 2025)
• Exploring the decision to remove the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 20th March 2026

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