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Charlotte Baker Discusses Family Law Act 1996 Applications and the President’s Guidance on Talking Family Law
29th April 2026
In the latest episode of Resolution’s award‑winning podcast, Talking Family Law, hosts Anita Mehta (4PB) and Simon Blain (Forsters LLP) are joined by Charlotte Baker (4PB) and Jenny Beck KC (Hon) (Beck Fitzgerald) to unpack the latest guidance on applying for non‑molestation orders and explore what it means for day‑to‑day practice.
Jenny, who chaired the Family Justice Council working group behind the new Best Practice Guidance, explains why reform was needed and what practitioners must now do differently. Charlotte breaks down the President’s 2026 guidance and explains how it should reshape how applications are made and managed.
Charlotte Baker
Anita Mehta
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