Written questions

Separation

Lords · Question HL3440 · Tabled 12 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 20 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Farmer

To ask His Majesty's Government whether prevention will be included in early advice for separating couples, before court and other legal proceedings, including in family hubs; and whether relevant professionals will be appropriately curious about whether

Answer

Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, 20 Dec 2024

The Government recognises the importance of supporting separating families, and where appropriate, helping them resolve their issues quickly and without the need to come to court. We know that early access to information for separating families is essenti...