Child Arrangements
Following a relationship breakdown, understandably, your primary concern is the stability and wellbeing of your children. When parents are unable to reach an agreement about childcare, a Child Arrangements Order can be applied for – where the court decide where a child will live or who a child can spend time with and for how long. With our expert legal advice and guidance, you are better equipped to achieve a favourable outcome. Once instructed, Best Solicitors will act passionately on your behalf.
Child Arrangements
As your solicitor, our key role is to:
- Explain your legal options using easy-to-understand language
- Explore mediation. Reaching an amicable resolution that suits all parties – without involving the courts – is our first recommendation
- Make an application to the courts (if mediation was unsuccessful)
- Represent your interests and skilfully present your case in court
3 facts to consider:
- A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) defines the long-term living arrangement of a child – including where they live, who they live with and how often they see the other parent.
- A Prohibited Steps Order prevents specific actions from taking place e.g. changing a child’s surname, removing a child from someone’s care or the removal of a child from the UK.
- A Specific Issue Order provides an answer to key questions, such as which school will the child attend or what surname will they use?
