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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…
You can get further advice and information about: making child…
The administrative agreement for the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the loan of the Sutton Hoo Treasure and other masterpieces to the French Republic.
Check different options for making child arrangements if you divorce or separate, including other ways to agree without going to court.
Eastern Region, Judge G K Sinclair and Mr C Gowman BSc MCIEH MCMI on 21 August 2019
Eastern Region, Judge B MacQueen and Mr A Kapur on 28 November 2024
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