When parents separate, making the right arrangements for children is crucial. We support you in putting your child first.
Child arrangements cover a multitude of issues for a child, with the most common regarding whom they should live with. Other arrangements include whether a child should be able to go on holiday, move abroad, which school they should attend and whether they should have immunisations or other medical treatments.
If agreement isn’t possible, MSB guide you through the legal process with your child’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
FAQs
What are child arrangements?
These cover where a child lives and how they spend time with each parent, as well as issues such as holidays, house moves, schooling and medical treatment. This replaces what was previously referred to as custody, residence, contact or access.
Do we have to go to court?
What if we can’t agree on where our child should live or another issue?
Can child arrangements be changed later?
I think my child is at risk from their parent, what can I do?
I am worried about seeing my ex-partner in court, what should I do?
My ex and I can’t agree on the school our child should attend, what can I do?
Can my child choose who they live with?
What if my child doesn’t want to see the other parent?
Do child arrangements apply to unmarried parents?
What is shared care?
What if my ex is turning my child against me?
Can I change my child’s surname?
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