Family Hubs
Lords · Question HL5013 · Tabled 13 Feb 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Farmer
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they are giving to courts to signpost separating couples to early advice in Family Hubs, including support to stay together where appropriate, before separating couples can initiate court proceedings.
Answer
Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, 19 Feb 2025
The Government recognises that early access to information for separating families is essential. This is why the family procedure rule committee has put in place Pre-Application Protocols to signpost separating couples to support which may help them resol...