The Family Court Practice 2026 ePDF

The Family Court Practice is the authoritative procedural guide for family law practitioners, written by a team of eminent editors. It remains the indispensable standard reference for navigating the complexities of family justice in England and Wales, in a single volume.

The new edition is fully updated to include the latest case law, full coverage of new and amended legislation, Practice Directions and guidance. It also contains fully and expertly annotated statutes and rules together with scores of unique step-by-step procedural guides. The Red Book is frequently cited in court as the most respected source of information on family law.

What's new for 2026?

• 5 new Essentials providing a quick overview of important topics, bringing the total to 47. These cover topics such as recognition of foreign marriages, forced marriage, valuing business interests, interim care orders, human rights, the vital pre-action protocols in both children and financial cases, reporting and anonymity, contempt and committal.
• Significant rewriting including commentary on Children Act 1989, Parts 1 and 2
• Continuing development of the new Part VIII Evidence and Proof of Facts in Family Proceedings
• Guidance about how to get the best out of the different versions of the Red Book (hard copy, ePDF and online versions)