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This page explains the role of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in the court process, including the safeguarding checks that they carry out and explaining section 7 reports.

The overriding consideration in family proceedings is the question of “what is in the best interests of the child/children?” In answering this question, the court

This page provides information on child passports, including whose consent is required, what happens if there is a caveat in place, and passports for looked-after

Litigation friends are required when a person lacks capacity to participate in court proceedings. This information page will explain who can be a litigation friend,

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.

Attending court can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are representing yourself. It is important that you are well prepared in order to fully present your case to the Court; one way of achieving this is to write a position statement. This information page will describe how to write a position statement and why it is useful to do so.

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.

What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a voluntary, written agreement between parents (and can include grandparents and other family members). The plan

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