Family court
Chronology of events
A simple table of dated events. Required reading for the judge in nearly every fact-finding or welfare hearing. Keep entries short — narrative goes in the witness statement.
Information only. This is not legal advice. Court procedures and the law change. Always confirm with a solicitor, Citizens Advice, or a domestic abuse advocate before acting.
CHRONOLOGY
[Case name] — [Case number]
Format
Use a three-column table:
• Date | Event | Source / exhibit reference
Examples:
• 14/03/2022 | Began relationship | —
• 02/06/2023 | Birth of [child] | Birth certificate, [INITIALS-1, p.3]
• 19/11/2024 | 999 call — assault at home, R arrested | CAD 12345/24, [INITIALS-1, p.7]
• 21/11/2024 | A&E — head injury | Hospital discharge note, [INITIALS-1, p.11]
• 04/12/2024 | MARAC referral, graded HIGH | Police MARAC minutes, [INITIALS-1, p.14]