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Children, divorce, separation and courts

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Applying for court orders if you disagree about children

How to apply to a court if you can’t agree on arrangements for your children when a relationship ends

What happens after you apply for a court order about children

How a court comes to a decision about arrangements for your children and what happens after you apply for a court order

Attending family courts

Information about the different arrangements a court can make for the care of your children

Child welfare during court proceedings (Cafcass officers)

How the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service looks after children involved in family court proceedings

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