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We have written this article to help parents who are amicably divorced or separated create a balanced plan for the Christmas season.

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Yes, you can apply for the early discharge of a supervision order. The application will only be accepted if the court...

A supervision order is a court order that states that children’s services have to “advise, assist and befriend” a child.

The maximum sentence for breaching a Non-Molestation order is 5 years in prison, but other sentences such as fines, community orders and...

Under new divorce law (divorces happening from 06th April 2022 onwards), Yes, your spouse can divorce you even if you don't want a divorce.

The Family Court orders that there should be no contact or no direct contact between a parent and their child.

The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 has removed the provision that used to prevent same-sex couples from marrying.

Who are CAFCASS? Will CAFCASS call me? What is a safeguarding letter? How do I prepare for a CAFCASS phone call?

A Prohibited Steps Order is issued by a court in order to prevent parents from acting or making decisions about or on behalf of the children

The child welfare checklist is a list of everything regarding a child that the court must consider prior to varying, making or discharging a

What are the reasons to stop child contact with the other parent?

All important decisions, concerning a child, including travel abroad on a vacation, are taken by the person(s) who has...

The shared custody order is an order under the Child Act wherein it is ordered that the child lives with both the parents for a defined time

A consent order is a legal document confirming an agreement between parties.

Are you being stopped to meet your child because your relationship has broken off or is strained? While the fact is that parents should...

Section 37 of the Children Act 1989 empowers the court to give directions to the local authorities to conduct investigations into the circum

A contact centre refers to a safe and impartial place where children of separated parents can contact their grandparents, parents, uncles, a

Contents: How to Remove Father’s Name from the Birth Certificate? Who Can Apply to Remove Name on the Birth Certificate? Possible...

A drug test is required to safeguard a child and to assess the environment and living conditions that they will be exposed to.

A 'Barring Order' is an order barring someone from making a Children Acts Application without the permission of the Court.

After a divorce, it is common for people to change their name back to their maiden name, though not all may choose to do this.

A bundle of documents, also known as a “court bundle” refers to a folder of court documents given to the court prior to a hearing containing

A women's refuge provides women with a safe house where they can stay free from fear of physical and emotional harm from domestic violence