Search Results for: domestic violence – Page 2

This page provides information on the different options available when bringing a case to court, including legal aid, private representation, representing yourself, using a solicitor’s unbundled services or instructing a direct access barrister.

This page explains the law on deciding where a child is to live including the different types of living arrangements and explaining the family court orders for residence.

This page explains the legal definition of child abuse and the obligations of Children’s Services to investigate child protection concerns. It explains the different steps that Children’s Services can take to protect a child.

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 explains the duty of Children’s Services under section 17 Children Act 1989 to provide services to children in need in their area. It explains the definition of a child in need, the assessment process and child in need plans and the types of services available.

This page provides information on the procedure up until a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment for a contested section 8* application in the Family Court.

This page explains the different types of hearing that you might have in private family law cases, including the First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment, fact finding hearings and final hearings.

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 explains Child Protection Conferences, including information on who is able to attend and what will likely be discussed, as well as information regarding child protection plans and their function.