Supporting Change in Child Law

Supporting Clarity and Continuity During a Period of Change in Child Law 

Recent developments in child and family law, including those arising from the Mazur judgment, have created a period of adjustment for many professionals working in the sector. For legal teams already managing complex, high-stakes cases, change of this kind can introduce additional uncertainty at a time when clarity and continuity are essential. 

We recognise that for many practitioners — particularly those with long-standing experience in child law proceedings — these developments affect established working practices and day-to-day case management. While the legal framework continues to evolve, the underlying responsibility shared by everyone in the system remains the same: supporting sound decision-making in the best interests of the child. 

What Hasn’t Changed

Despite the current disruption, some fundamentals remain constant. 

Courts continue to rely on clear, proportionate evidence as part of a wider evidential picture. Timeliness, transparency, and careful explanation are as important as ever. Most importantly, the focus of proceedings remains firmly on the welfare of the child, with judges weighing all available information to reach balanced decisions. 

Periods of change often bring heightened scrutiny and reduced tolerance for ambiguity or delay. For legal teams, this can mean additional pressure on already stretched resources, alongside the need to maintain confidence in the processes that support their cases. 

The Pressure Points for Practitioners

We are hearing from professionals across the sector that the current environment has introduced practical challenges, including: 

These pressures are not a reflection of reduced professionalism or competence. Rather, they are a natural consequence of systemic change within a sector that deals with some of the most sensitive and consequential decisions in law. 

Our Role During Periods of Change

As a service provider working closely with child law practitioners, our focus during this period is not on commentary, but on practical support. 

We continue to prioritise efficient booking and turnaround wherever possible, recognising that delays can have a disproportionate impact in child law proceedings. Clear communication and consistency remain central to how we operate, particularly when legal teams are navigating additional complexity. 

We also offer our Expert Answers service, providing next-day support for result interpretation queries. This service is designed to give legal teams timely access to clear explanations when questions arise, supporting confidence and understanding at the point where it matters most. 

Working Constructively Together 

Change within the child law system can be challenging, but it also reinforces the importance of collaboration and clarity across all professional roles. Our commitment is to work constructively alongside legal teams during this period, supporting good decision-making and continuity of care while the sector adapts.

We remain focused on helping practitioners navigate complexity with clarity, and on providing reliable, responsive support during what is, for many, a demanding time.