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If you're separating and can't agree on arrangements for your children, it's natural to assume the next step is a court application, but in most cases the law asks you to pause first and attend a short meeting called a M...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/do-i-need-mediation-before-court-miams-and-exemptions-explained","title":"Do I Need Mediation Before Court? MIAMs and Exemptions Explained","summary":"If you're separating and can't agree on arrangements for your children, it's natural to assume the next step is a court application, but in most cases the law asks you to pause first and attend a short meeting called a M...","date_modified":"2026-10-20T18:45:38Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/so-your-ex-has-instructed-a-solicitor-and-you-cant-afford-one","html_content":"

The letter arrives. Headed paper, formal language, a deadline to respond. Your ex has instructed a solicitor, and suddenly the ground shifts beneath you.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/so-your-ex-has-instructed-a-solicitor-and-you-cant-afford-one","title":"So Your Ex Has Instructed a Solicitor and You Can't Afford One","summary":"The letter arrives. Headed paper, formal language, a deadline to respond. Your ex has instructed a solicitor, and suddenly the ground shifts beneath you.","date_modified":"2026-09-23T13:08:59Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/85%25-and-nobody-here-was-surprised","html_content":"

How Lithusa spent her placement at Family First Lawyers

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Milad Shojaei is the barrister we want on the cases that matter most and forgive least. He practises at the sharpest end of family and children law, where the allegations are serious, the evidence is disputed line by lin...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/milad-shojaei-fierce-in-the-room-generous-outside-it","title":"Milad Shojaei: Fierce in the Courtroom. Generous Outside It","summary":"Milad Shojaei is the barrister we want on the cases that matter most and forgive least. He practises at the sharpest end of family and children law, where the allegations are serious, the evidence is disputed line by lin...","date_modified":"2026-08-14T10:09:18Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-biggest-change-to-family-courts-in-30-years-just-happened","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, we have spent years telling parents an uncomfortable truth: the family court process is slow, it is repetitive, and by the time anyone properly asks your child what they think, months of their ch...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-biggest-change-to-family-courts-in-30-years-just-happened","title":"The Biggest Change to Family Courts in 30 Years Just Happened. ","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, we have spent years telling parents an uncomfortable truth: the family court process is slow, it is repetitive, and by the time anyone properly asks your child what they think, months of their ch...","date_modified":"2026-07-30T11:39:52Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/cafcass-section-7-section-37-reports-a-parents-guide","html_content":"

If you are reading this, the chances are that something has recently arrived in your life with the word Cafcass on it, or a reference to a Section 7 report, or a court date and the unsettling sense that you do not really...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/cafcass-section-7-section-37-reports-a-parents-guide","title":"Cafcass, Section 7 & Section 37 Reports: A Parent's Guide","summary":"If you are reading this, the chances are that something has recently arrived in your life with the word Cafcass on it, or a reference to a Section 7 report, or a court date and the unsettling sense that you do not really...","date_modified":"2026-07-16T10:30:11Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/woman-life-freedom-a-conversation-with-tina","html_content":"

Tina is a women's rights activist and advocate for a free Iran. We sat down with her to talk about what freedom really means, why the fight for Iran is a fight for all of us, and what she would say to anyone who feels to...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/woman-life-freedom-a-conversation-with-tina","title":"Woman, Life, Freedom: A Conversation with Tina","summary":"Tina is a women's rights activist and advocate for a free Iran. We sat down with her to talk about what freedom really means, why the fight for Iran is a fight for all of us, and what she would say to anyone who feels to...","date_modified":"2026-04-18T08:48:35Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-ruling-that-just-made-legal-help-more-accessible-for-millions","html_content":"

There are moments in law that most people never hear about. Decisions made in courtrooms that don't make the front pages, but quietly reshape who can access justice and who cannot. Yesterday was one of those moments.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-ruling-that-just-made-legal-help-more-accessible-for-millions","title":"The Ruling That Just Made Legal Help More Accessible for Millions","summary":"There are moments in law that most people never hear about. Decisions made in courtrooms that don't make the front pages, but quietly reshape who can access justice and who cannot. Yesterday was one of those moments.","date_modified":"2026-04-02T14:22:21Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/justice-has-a-price-tag-not-everyone-can-pay-it","html_content":"

Imagine you are a single mother. You work. You pay your taxes. You are not rich by any stretch of the imagination, but on paper, you earn just enough to disqualify yourself from legal aid. Your children are at the centre...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/justice-has-a-price-tag-not-everyone-can-pay-it","title":"Justice Has a Price Tag. Not Everyone Can Pay It.","summary":"Imagine you are a single mother. You work. You pay your taxes. You are not rich by any stretch of the imagination, but on paper, you earn just enough to disqualify yourself from legal aid. Your children are at the centre...","date_modified":"2026-03-20T18:54:55Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/partner-spotlight-warda-mohamed-ceo-founder-lasting-support","html_content":"

About Warda

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A straight-talking guide from Family First Lawyers

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If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you may have heard about a new type of court order called a Domestic Abuse Protection Order. DAPOs are one of the most powerful protective tools now available in England and Wales,...

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If you have received a court date for a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment, you are probably feeling anxious about what to expect. That is completely understandable. Court proceedings involving your children ar...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-happens-at-a-first-hearing-dispute-resolution-appointment","title":"What happens at a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment?","summary":"If you have received a court date for a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment, you are probably feeling anxious about what to expect. That is completely understandable. Court proceedings involving your children ar...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T14:42:56Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/from-junior-paralegal-to-paralegal-celebrating-lithusas-journey","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, we have always believed that talent deserves to be recognised, nurtured, and celebrated. Today, we are incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on one of our own: Lithusa Suresh, who joined us throu...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/from-junior-paralegal-to-paralegal-celebrating-lithusas-journey","title":"From Junior Paralegal to Paralegal: Celebrating Lithusa's Journey","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, we have always believed that talent deserves to be recognised, nurtured, and celebrated. Today, we are incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on one of our own: Lithusa Suresh, who joined us throu...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/my-name-my-promise-a-british-iranian-woman%E2%80%99s-voice-for-freedom","html_content":"

Every time I come across another list of names from Iran, I pause.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/my-name-my-promise-a-british-iranian-woman%E2%80%99s-voice-for-freedom","title":"My Name, My Promise: A British-Iranian Woman’s Voice for Freedom","summary":"Every time I come across another list of names from Iran, I pause.","date_modified":"2026-02-22T17:29:55Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/help-with-non-molestation-orders-without-a-solictor","html_content":"

What Is a Non-Molestation Order?

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Children Matters, Domestic Abuse, Family Court Reform

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For many students and graduates interested in law, justice, and public service, choosing the right career pathway can feel overwhelming. Between government roles, graduate schemes, training contracts, and pupillage, it i...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/building-a-career-that-makes-a-difference","title":"Building a Career That Makes a Difference","summary":"For many students and graduates interested in law, justice, and public service, choosing the right career pathway can feel overwhelming. Between government roles, graduate schemes, training contracts, and pupillage, it i...","date_modified":"2026-01-31T18:50:59Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-cost-of-being-unseen","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, we often work with individuals who have spent years being unheard, minimised, or emotionally worn down before they ever reach a legal threshold for action.

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At Family First Lawyers, we believe that justice does not stop at borders. Freedom, dignity, and human rights are universal principles, and when they are denied anywhere, they demand global attention and moral clarity.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-world-is-watching-iran-will-be-free","title":"The World Is Watching: Iran Will Be Free","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, we believe that justice does not stop at borders. Freedom, dignity, and human rights are universal principles, and when they are denied anywhere, they demand global attention and moral clarity.","date_modified":"2026-01-11T13:42:06Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/one-year-of-family-first-lawyers-building-with-purpose","html_content":"

This month marks one year since Family First Lawyers was founded, a year defined by growth, resilience and purpose. What began as a small, people-focused consultancy built on empathy and clarity has grown into a respecte...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/one-year-of-family-first-lawyers-building-with-purpose","title":"One Year of Family First Lawyers: Building with Purpose","summary":"This month marks one year since Family First Lawyers was founded, a year defined by growth, resilience and purpose. What began as a small, people-focused consultancy built on empathy and clarity has grown into a respecte...","date_modified":"2026-01-08T14:12:02Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/ending-female-genital-mutilation","html_content":"

Supporting families with safety, dignity and understanding

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At Family First Lawyers, we understand that conversations around marriage, culture and family expectations can be incredibly sensitive. Many people feel torn between honouring their heritage and protecting their own free...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/choice-consent-and-culture-knowing-your-rights","title":"Choice, Consent and Culture: Knowing Your Rights","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, we understand that conversations around marriage, culture and family expectations can be incredibly sensitive. Many people feel torn between honouring their heritage and protecting their own free...","date_modified":"2025-11-18T14:34:31Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-future-of-law-has-arrived%E2%80%A6-it-looks-like-you","html_content":"

Studying law is not for the faint-hearted. It takes strength to keep showing up, to read one more case, to write one more essay, to believe in yourself when the world around you seems louder than your own thoughts.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-future-of-law-has-arrived%E2%80%A6-it-looks-like-you","title":"The Future of Law Has Arrived… It Looks Like You","summary":"Studying law is not for the faint-hearted. It takes strength to keep showing up, to read one more case, to write one more essay, to believe in yourself when the world around you seems louder than your own thoughts.","date_modified":"2025-10-29T08:16:15Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-every-parent-should-know","html_content":"

When parents separate, one of the most common and emotionally charged questions is: “What happens to the children?”

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There was a time in my early twenties when I gave everything: love, loyalty, money, and trust to people who only knew how to take. I was young, ambitious, and determined to build a future. I worked two jobs, often runnin...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-day-you-break-is-the-day-you-rise-the-heart-behind-ffl","title":"The Day You Break Is the Day You Rise: The Heart Behind FFL","summary":"There was a time in my early twenties when I gave everything: love, loyalty, money, and trust to people who only knew how to take. I was young, ambitious, and determined to build a future. I worked two jobs, often runnin...","date_modified":"2025-10-10T08:37:08Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/the-mazour-judgment-our-response","html_content":"

What This Really Means

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Thinking about what happens after we are gone is never easy. Yet making a will is one of the most valuable steps you can take to protect your loved ones and make sure your wishes are respected.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/do-i-need-a-will-what-happens-if-you-don%E2%80%99t-have-one","title":"Do I Need a Will? What Happens If You Don’t Have One?","summary":"Thinking about what happens after we are gone is never easy. Yet making a will is one of the most valuable steps you can take to protect your loved ones and make sure your wishes are respected.","date_modified":"2025-09-16T14:24:53Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/inspiring-the-next-generation-aminah-karim-at-ffl","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, our greatest strength lies in the people who shape our organisation and embody our values. Few exemplify this more than our Head of Training, Aminah Karim, whose journey with us has been defined ...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/inspiring-the-next-generation-aminah-karim-at-ffl","title":"Inspiring the Next Generation: Aminah Karim at FFL","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, our greatest strength lies in the people who shape our organisation and embody our values. Few exemplify this more than our Head of Training, Aminah Karim, whose journey with us has been defined ...","date_modified":"2025-09-01T16:26:49Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/trustee-spotlight-sahra-ali-%E2%80%93-inspiring-justice","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, we are privileged to be supported by trustees whose personal journeys and professional achievements embody resilience, dedication, and integrity. One of these individuals is Sahra Ali, a distingu...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/trustee-spotlight-sahra-ali-%E2%80%93-inspiring-justice","title":"Trustee Spotlight: Sahra Ali – Inspiring Justice","summary":"At Family First Lawyers, we are privileged to be supported by trustees whose personal journeys and professional achievements embody resilience, dedication, and integrity. One of these individuals is Sahra Ali, a distingu...","date_modified":"2025-08-22T12:02:03Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/why-getting-legal-advice-early-can-change-everything","html_content":"

When family life breaks down, many people delay speaking to a lawyer. They may hope things will settle on their own, or they worry that getting legal advice will make matters worse. In reality, the opposite is true. Earl...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/why-getting-legal-advice-early-can-change-everything","title":"Why Getting Legal Advice Early Can Change Everything ","summary":"When family life breaks down, many people delay speaking to a lawyer. They may hope things will settle on their own, or they worry that getting legal advice will make matters worse. In reality, the opposite is true. Earl...","date_modified":"2025-08-20T17:05:20Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/5-ways-to-protect-your-children-during-separation","html_content":"

Separation can be one of the most challenging times for any family and when children are involved, emotions can run even higher. At Family First Lawyers, we know your priority is to protect your children’s wellbeing whil...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/5-ways-to-protect-your-children-during-separation","title":"5 Ways to Protect Your Children During Separation","summary":"Separation can be one of the most challenging times for any family and when children are involved, emotions can run even higher. At Family First Lawyers, we know your priority is to protect your children’s wellbeing whil...","date_modified":"2025-08-14T16:12:09Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-is-a-legal-warning-letter-and-when-should-you-send-one","html_content":"

When you are dealing with a difficult ex-partner, ongoing harassment, or concerns about your child’s safety, going straight to court can feel intimidating and expensive.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-is-a-legal-warning-letter-and-when-should-you-send-one","title":"What Is a Warning Letter and When Should You Send One?","summary":"When you are dealing with a difficult ex-partner, ongoing harassment, or concerns about your child’s safety, going straight to court can feel intimidating and expensive.","date_modified":"2025-08-06T18:50:04Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/mckenzie-friend-services-for-family-and-children%E2%80%99s-law","html_content":"

Going to court for family and children’s law matters can feel overwhelming, and for many people the cost of hiring a solicitor or barrister is simply out of reach.

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/mckenzie-friend-services-for-family-and-children%E2%80%99s-law","title":"McKenzie Friend Services for Family and Children’s Law ","summary":"Going to court for family and children’s law matters can feel overwhelming, and for many people the cost of hiring a solicitor or barrister is simply out of reach.","date_modified":"2025-08-03T10:19:30Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/understanding-special-measures-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse","html_content":"

Attending court proceedings can be a daunting experience, particularly for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. The legal system recognises this and offers a range of special measures designed to protect and ...

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/understanding-special-measures-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse","title":"Understanding Special Measures for Victims of Domestic Abuse","summary":"Attending court proceedings can be a daunting experience, particularly for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. The legal system recognises this and offers a range of special measures designed to protect and ...","date_modified":"2025-07-19T11:05:04Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/an-evening-to-celebrate-our-paralegals","html_content":"

\n By the Principal Director, Family First Lawyers

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/an-evening-to-celebrate-our-paralegals","title":"An Evening to Celebrate Our Paralegals","summary":"\n By the Principal Director, Family First Lawyers","date_modified":"2025-07-09T14:07:42Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-is-an-occupation-order-and-how-do-i-apply","html_content":"

Understanding Occupation Orders: What They Are and How to Apply

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How to Spot a Perpetrator of Domestic Abuse Before It’s Too Late\n By Family First Lawyers

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From a young age, many of us, especially women, are taught that love means loyalty.\nThat we must be patient.\nThat we should stand by our partner’s side, no matter how long it takes for them to “become better.”

","url":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/you-don%E2%80%99t-have-to-stay-choosing-yourself-is-not-a-betrayal","title":"You Don’t Have to Stay: Choosing Yourself Is Not a Betrayal","summary":"From a young age, many of us, especially women, are taught that love means loyalty.\nThat we must be patient.\nThat we should stand by our partner’s side, no matter how long it takes for them to “become better.”","date_modified":"2025-06-19T19:59:03Z"},{"id":"https://familyfirstlawyers.co.uk/beyond-the-courtroom/f/what-is-a-prohibited-steps-order-and-who-can-apply","html_content":"

At Family First Lawyers, many parents come to us worried about decisions being made about their child without their agreement; especially in high-conflict or unsafe situations. One legal remedy available in these circums...

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At Family First Lawyers, we often receive questions about who is eligible to apply for a Non-Molestation Order and under what circumstances the court will consider such an application with or without notice. This blog ai...

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I was born and raised in Finchley, North London, the daughter of two Iranian parents who gave up everything they knew to build a better future for their child. My parents crossed oceans not for wealth, but for freedom. T...

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Family First Lawyers - Putting Your Family First

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Understanding Your Legal Rights: A Foundation of Hope

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