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Non-Molestation Orders (NMO’s) are civil law orders whose main aim is to protect individuals from abuse or harassment.

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.

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...

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

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

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

Schedule 1 provides financial assistance for the benefit of the child from unmarried parents or cohabitants.

A Specific Issue Order is issued to resolve a disagreement between parents on any particular issue related to parental responsibility.

What are the implications of Ex-Parte Orders on the Respondent? There is no possible way to assess and measure psychological trauma.

An Emergency Residence Order is an order which is intended to protect the child from harm. They allow a change in residence of the child.