In this session we are joined by leading family law expert Keith Walsh SC. 

Family law never stands still, and 2026 has brought developments that every practitioner needs to understand. Keith guides us through the key changes shaping the way family law is practised, covering: 

• Implementation of the Family Courts Act 2024: An update on where implementation currently stands, including the guiding principles for courts, lawyers and litigants, the new specialist court structures, changes to jurisdiction for divorce, judicial separation and cohabitation, and what practitioners can expect as digitalisation of the Family Courts continues to roll out. 
• Section 32 Reports – Changes to Practice & Procedure: A look at the new guidelines governing Section 32 reports and what they mean for practice and procedure. 
• Case Law Update: A review of the most significant recent decisions in domestic violence, and judicial separation and divorce. 

This session provides practical insights for solicitors navigating family law cases, along with key takeaways on how these developments will shape the profession in the year ahead. 

This episode will qualify for 1 hour of General CPD by e-Learning and will be essential viewing.