Arrangements for children

For separating parents, ensuring children’s needs are met is paramount. Maintaining contact with both parents and minimising stress is crucial for children’s well-being. When agreements cannot be reached, our experienced team can advise on issues such as parental responsibility and living arrangements. 

Child arrangement orders 

Child arrangement orders outline when children will ‘spend time with’ or ‘live with’ each parent, covering term time and holidays. Specific issue orders address decisions related to schooling or medical care and prohibited steps orders prevent actions like relocating without mutual agreement.

To maintain stability for your children, we recommend establishing arrangements early in separation. Our team is equipped to help you apply for necessary court orders if needed. 

Relocation 

If one parent wishes to relocate following a divorce or separation, the other can oppose the move through court. For international moves, written permission from all parties with parental responsibility or court permission is required. We have extensive experience advising clients on relocation and can help you with this process.