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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.

• Making child arrangements

  You can choose how to make arrangements for looking after your children if…

• If you agree on child arrangements

  You do not have to do any official paperwork if you agree about child…

• Make an agreement through mediation

  You can use a mediator to help you and your ex-partner agree on child…

• Other ways to agree without going to court

  There are other ways to help you agree on child arrangements outside of…

• If you cannot agree: court orders you can apply for

  If you’ve got help and still cannot agree then you’ll need to apply for a…

• Apply for a court order

  You must usually attend a meeting about mediation before you apply. This…

• After you apply for a court order

  The court may arrange a ‘directions hearing’ with both parents if you…

• Change or enforce an order

  You can change an existing court order or consent order. You can also ask…

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