Contact with a child in care
This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.
This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.
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 the procedure up until a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment for a contested section 8* application in the Family Court.
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 process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary and the expected standards of a family mediator.
This page explains the legal process of non-agency adoption, which involves placements not arranged by a local authority or a registered adoption agency. It explains
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
This page provides information on the subjects that schools in England must teach in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and offers advice on what to do if you want to withdraw your child from certain subjects or examinations.
Complaints about a court We would firstly advise you to contact the court which you wish to make a complaint about, as they will be
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