Wardship
This page explains the situation where the High Court can become a legal guardian for a child under the power of Wardship.
This page explains the situation where the High Court can become a legal guardian for a child under the power of Wardship.
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 information page will set out the law surrounding police protection and Emergency Protection Orders which are options available to use in an emergency when
When must a child’s birth be registered? Parents of a newborn child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a
This guide provides information on the alternatives to ending a marriage or civil partnership which are annulment and judicial separation. It explains the grounds and the process.
This page provides information on getting help to pay for legal costs for family matters. It explains what legal aid is, when it is available and the type of help it covers. It also provides information on the evidence needed for legal aid in private disputes about arrangements for children.
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
What is a Scott Schedule? A Scott Schedule is a schedule or table which is used in court proceedings in the Family Court in order
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
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