Cumbria DFJ Website
Information for people involved with the Family Courts in Cumbria.
Cumbria DFJ Website
Information for people involved with the Family Courts in Cumbria.
About
The Aim of this Website
This website has been set up by the Designated Family Judge (DFJ) for Cumbria to provide people using the Family Courts in Cumbria with a convenient source of local and national information concerning family court, resources and events.
There are details of the contents of this website further down this page. Click on the button below or choose from the menu above.
News
Cumbria Family Justice Conference
Friday 27th September 2024
The Halston Hotel, Carlisle
Early Bird Tickets - when booked before 28th June 2024 - £20
Thereafter - £25
The day will include the following topics and speakers:
- Dr Helen - Adult Psychologist
- Dr Young - Child Psychologist
- Legal Updates in Public, Private and Financial Remedy cases
- Recovery Steps - how can we help?
- Independent Social Work in proceedings
- Community Advocacy Services
- The use and impact of language
The event is kindly sponsored by Deans Court Chambers.
Soft Toy Donation
The World of Beatrix Potter - Soft Toy Donation
Sometimes children are invited to attend court and when they do, a potentially intimidating event is made easier by the availability of toys and games. The Cumbria Family Courts are extremely grateful to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction for their recent donation of soft toys which will be put to very good use.
Seminar Video - Supervision Orders
Supervision Orders - Public Law Working Group Report
Professor Judith Harwin is one of the authors of the Public Law Working Group Report on Supervision Orders. She explains the conclusions of the report and look at Best Practice when seeking a Supervision Order in the Family Court. The video of this seminar, delivered on 21st June 2023, is available here.
Seminar Video - Planning Together for Children
Cafcass have formulated a new course for parents involved in court proceedings. This webinar explains what happens on the new course. This webinar, delivered on 18th April 2023, can now be watched here.
Seminar Video - Reporters in The Family Courts
The seminar and materials given by Michael Jones KC on 31st March 2023 - Transparency in the Family Court is now available here.
Seminar Video - Born into Care
The seminar and materials from the Born into Care Seminar held on 6th March 2023 can be found here.
Site Content
Safety at Court
Steps that can be taken to ensure your safety at court and how to ask for particular arrangements to be made if you are coming to court.
Help with Separation
Information about separation, mediation and details of organisations that help whether you are thing of coming to court or are already involved in a family court case.
The Guide for Separated Parents - Children and the Family Court
The Guide for Separated Parents published by www.gov.uk is designed to help parents whether you are thinking about coming to court or are already involved in a court case. It contains useful information about the court process and provides advice about what to do at court and what to expect while you are there.
Co-Parenting Apps
If you are struggling to co-parent with an ex-partner, it is also worth considering a Co-Parenting App.
Help with Domestic Abuse
Information about local and national domestic abuse support services.
Help with Care Cases
If you are involved in a case where the local authority has applied to the court for an order relating to a child you know or are related to, you can find helpful information here.
Help for Children
It can be very difficult for children when their parents separate or are involved in court proceedings. The resources on this page contain helpful advice and information for children whose parents have or are separating, who are or have been involved in a care case or are in care.
Reporters in the Family Court
Reporters are allowed to attend and report (anonymously) on some family cases. Find out more about who can attend and what they can report.
Useful Telephone Numbers
A printable leaflet useful telephone numbers for organisations that may be able to assist with a variety of topics. It can be viewed on this page or downloaded for printing.
Site Content for Family Court Professionals
Information for Professionals
This website contains information for legal and social work professionals working in the Family Courts in Cumbria, including (hyperlinks):
- Local Practice Directions
- The Public Law Outline
- Template Orders
- Domestic Abuse
- Guidance and Resources
- Useful Legal Links
- The Transparency Pilot
- Planning Together for Children Video
- The Media in the Family Court Video
- Born into Care Video
- Narcissism and Family Law Video
- Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse Video
Children's Soft Toys at the Cumbrian Family Courts
kindly donated by:
