We hope that the information and resources contained within this site help you better understand and participate in the work of the Family Court in Greater Manchester and keep you up to date with developments in this important area of law and practice.
The events that we organise are open to all those involved in the family justice system.
The events that we organise are open to all those involved in the family justice system.
The Nicholas Suite The process in applying and giving evidence in court can cause considerable trauma to Applicants of domestic abuse. A court appearance may bring them into direct contact with the Respondent, depending on the physical layout of the court buildings The measures available include giving evidence from behind a screen, or by live link (not necessarily from within the courthouse). Manchester Family Court has now made available to vulnerable persons (Domestic Abuse) the use of The Nicholas Room. A room separate from the consultation rooms. They can wait in this room away from the public area which bring less chance of meeting the alleged abuser prior to the court hearing. Please contact Yvonne.James@justice.gov.uk to book this room PDF BUNDLE GUIDENCE Please see the General Guidance on PDF Bundles issued by the president general_guidance_on_pdf_bundles__f1_.pdf |
Please clink on the link below for HMCTS Covid 19 information https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-courts-and-tribunals-planning-and-preparation Manchester Free Legal Help Manchester CJC are are launching virtual legal clinics week commencing June 29th. [ suspended for the month of August and we are currently at capacity for the remaining] manchester_free__virtual_legal_clinic_information.jpg Please see attached information from CAFCASS in respect of the Co-Parent Hub which has been re-launched to provide online resources to assist parents in managing arrangements for children under Covid 19 co-parent_hub_leaflet_for_parents_and_carers.pdf. ONLINE SEMINAR Siobahn Collingwood, Head Teacher and Detective Chief Superintendent Sue Clarke present ' The Role of Schools in Achieving Trauma Informed Communities'. Please clink into the Events Future Page The Education and Training Comittee would be grateful if you could complete the feedback form below after viewing the seminar https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V0U-chcv7UOecfG-slPlRn_YYVZvXVhOlHzCD6AMottUNkVUODA5OTQzTThEQkxGUE0zTVFDQUoyNy4u |
