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This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.

This page explains how, in law, a person can be appointed to act as a guardian for a child in the event of a parent’s or a carer’s death.

Adoption Family and friends care Homelessness (16/17 year olds) Parental Responsibility Private fostering Residence Section 20 Accommodation Special Guardianship Surrogacy Testamentary Guardianship Wardship Young carers

Abduction Access to information Adoption (non-agency) Advocacy Changing a child’s surname Child abuse Contact Domestic abuse Family mediation Legal aid for family law matters Legal

Family law is a broad area of practice that focuses on issues involving family relationships.  We advise on the child aspect to these cases including

This information page provides information on domestic & international travel and relocation. It will provide advice on the circumstances which require consent to be provided

This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk of suffering harm. 

Private Children Law Orders Type of order Description Application form Guidance form Costs Child Arrangements Order Section 8 Children Act 1989 A Child Arrangements Order

This page provides information on abduction and the unlawful removal of a child from the UK including how to prevent abduction, what to do if a child is abducted and how to lawfully remove a child from the UK.