A Practical Guide to Part 25 Applications in Children Act Proceedings for Family Lawyers

Introduction

Since Part 25 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 was introduced in 2013, the instruction of experts in family proceedings has become a much scrutinised area of case management.

The aim of Part 25 is to reduce the number of expert witnesses and thereby streamline family proceedings in family courts in order to avoid unnecessary delays in concluding family law proceedings, and to reduce the cost to the public purse.

Careful preparation of such applications for expert assessment is crucial and the aim of this webinar is to highlight good practice and provide the necessary skills to maximise the prospects of success of applications for the use of experts in family proceedings.

Please note this webinar relates to Children Act Proceedings only.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The appropriate time to make a Part 25 application
• How to identify the right expert for your case
• The essential elements required for Part 25 applications
• The test applied by the court in consideration of Part 25 applications

This webinar was recorded on 8th September 2025

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