Never say ‘custody’

And avoid ‘access’ too, say family lawyers who want to put children first

The introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales on 6 April will not be enough to protect children from the effects of family breakdown, a group of lawyers and other family professionals says in a campaign launched today.

The Family Solutions Group, set up in 2020 to assess the effect on children of divorce and separation, is urging the governm…