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Were two children being exposed to drugs?
See how testing children at the centre of family court proceedings can help get the best outcome.
Has this person used Cocaine in the past 3 months?
Hair segmentation and expert interpretation were critical to determine cocaine use over time and supported the correct outcome.
Has this person used Heroin in the past 3 months?
See how FTS model of best practice played a part in the court’s decision-making process regarding a child’s residence.
What to expect at your hair strand collection appointment
Every collection is carefully managed, from appointment scheduling to client questionnaires, to maintain a robust chain of custody.
Remembering Sir James Munby, a Giant of Family Justice
Reflecting on Sir James Munby’s legacy of transparency, fairness and proper scrutiny of evidence in family justice.
Congratulations to the 2025 Family Law Awards winners
Celebrating excellence at The 2025 Family Law and FTS’ continued support for the sector.
Setting the record straight: why cut-off levels are still not the answer in testing
Discover why cut-off levels alone can be misleading in hair testing, and why expert interpretation is essential for understanding drug and alcohol test results.
What the Law Says About Hair Strand Testing (HST)
Explore what UK case law says about hair strand testing and why expert interpretation is essential to ensure results are understood in context.
Ketamine: the value of confirmatory testing and experts
Explore the rise in ketamine use and why confirmatory hair testing and expert interpretation are essential for understanding patterns of drug use in family court proceedings.
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