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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 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 information page provides advice on ‘consent orders,’ which are used in family court to formalise a previously reached agreement. This page will go over what

This page explains the law on parental responsibility, what this means in practice and how a person can acquire parental responsibility.

This page explains the duties of the local authority to provide accommodation to homeless young people aged 16 or 17.

This information page sets out the functions and responsibilities of local authorities under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989, which concerns the provision of local authority support for children and families. Specifically, this page will detail Local Authorities’ duties in relation to care planning and placement decisions. 

This page provides information about the law on school attendance and the powers of the local authority in enforcing school attendance.

This page explains the legal definition of domestic abuse and the legal steps that can be taken to protect a person and/or child from domestic abuse.

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.