Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101293
Family Courts: Parents
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat — Cheadle
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the levels of mental health issues among (a) parents and (b) young fathers during family court proceedings.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesWe recognise the impact that family court proceedings can have on parents, particularly victims of domestic abuse, and are committed to long-term reform of the family court to better support users.The family court has a range of powers to support and prot...
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