Today we want to acknowledge the important work published by the Family Solutions Group in their new report: “Putting Children First – the Evolving Role of the Family Law Professional.”
At Wells Family Mediation, we strongly support initiatives that focus on improving outcomes for children experiencing family separation, and this report sets out thoughtful and practical ideas to help achieve that.
We particularly welcome the recommendations being explored, including:
• The creation of a Commissioner for Separated Families
• Rethinking how family professionals work so that children’s welfare and voices remain central
• Reviewing how the concept of child welfare operates in law
• Encouraging professionals to share guidance from the Children’s Commissioner for England to help parents keep their child’s wellbeing at the heart of decisions during separation.
Creating a kinder, more humane approach to family separation will require collaboration across government, the family justice system, and professionals who support families every day.
We’re grateful to the Family Solutions Group for the work they have done to bring these ideas forward and to keep the focus where it belongs – on children.
You can read the full report here.
Well done to all involved.