Private Child Arrangements – Pathfinder Pilot Scheme

The By Lawyers commentary has been updated to include details of the Pathfinder pilot, a groundbreaking approach in the Family Court aimed at improving outcomes for children and families. The Pathfinder model prioritises early information gathering, ensuring children’s voices are heard and promoting out-of-court dispute resolution where possible. Tailored court hearings replace the traditional one-size-fits-all approach, with multi-agency collaboration playing a key role in supporting vulnerable families.

The update provides practitioners with essential insights into the pilot currently running in North and South Wales, Dorset, and Birmingham.