This Bench Book has been produced under the auspices of the JSB's Family Committee, which is chaired by Mr Justice Sumner.

While many individuals have been involved in the production of the Bench Book, the JSB would like to extend its thanks in particular to the following individuals, who played a large part in the writing and editing process:

• Judge Richard Bond
• Judge David Davies
• Professor Gillian Douglas
• Judge Mark Hedley
• District Judge Robert Hill
• Judge Valerie Pearlman
• Judge Isobel Plumstead
• District Judge Michael Segal
• Judge Christopher Tyrer
• Judge Peter Urquhart