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How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
You can choose how to make arrangements for looking after your children if…
You do not have to do any official paperwork if you agree about child…
You can use a mediator to help you and your ex-partner agree on child…
There are other ways to help you agree on child arrangements outside of…
A court order is a legally binding decision made by the court. It sets out…
The court may arrange a ‘directions hearing’ with both parents if you…
You can change an existing court order or consent order. You can also ask…
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
If your child is taken into care because of a care order, your council…
The council can start ‘care proceedings’ if they’re very worried about a…
Once all the information has been gathered, there will be a court hearing.…
The council will be responsible for your child’s education if they’re…
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. It is independent of the courts and social services, but works under the rules of the…
Children will be better protected from the impact of lengthy courtroom battles thanks to pioneering measures to help families resolve disputes as swiftly as easily possible.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The annual report and accounts of Cafcass outline its performance in 2024 to 2025 alongside audited accounts for the year.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State has approved the extension of the tenure of Rohan Sivanandan as a member of the Board of Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass).
Government to fund mandatory mediation for separating couples.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the reappointments of Catharine Seddon and Peter Fish CB as board members of the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass).
The annual report and accounts of Cafcass outline its performance in 2023 to 2024 alongside audited accounts for the year.
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