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Non-Molestation Orders (NMO’s) are civil law orders whose main aim is to protect individuals from abuse or harassment.

Yes, you can apply for the early discharge of a supervision order. The application will only be accepted if the court...

A supervision order is a court order that states that children’s services have to “advise, assist and befriend” a child.

The maximum sentence for breaching a Non-Molestation order is 5 years in prison, but other sentences such as fines, community orders and...

Under new divorce law (divorces happening from 06th April 2022 onwards), Yes, your spouse can divorce you even if you don't want a divorce.

What is a no contact order in the UK? Which family court orders can stop contact with a child, how long they last, how to change one and what happens if one is broken.

What questions will Cafcass ask on the safeguarding call before the first hearing, how to prepare, what the safeguarding letter covers and when Cafcass speaks to children.

A Prohibited Steps Order is issued by a court in order to prevent parents from acting or making decisions about or on behalf of the children

The child welfare checklist is a list of everything regarding a child that the court must consider prior to varying, making or discharging a

What are the reasons to stop child contact with the other parent?

All important decisions, concerning a child, including travel abroad on a vacation, are taken by the person(s) who has...

A consent order is a legal document confirming an agreement between parties.

Section 37 of the Children Act 1989 empowers the court to give directions to the local authorities to conduct investigations into the circum

A contact centre refers to a safe and impartial place where children of separated parents can contact their grandparents, parents, uncles, a

How to change back to your maiden name after divorce in the UK: the documents you need, deed polls, passport and driving licence costs, and who to tell.

A bundle of documents, also known as a “court bundle” refers to a folder of court documents given to the court prior to a hearing containing

A Schedule 1 application asks the family court for money or property for a child, usually where the parents weren't married. Who can apply, what the court can order, the CMS link and the steps.

What a specific issue order is, how it differs from a prohibited steps order, who can apply and how the family court decides.

What are the implications of Ex-Parte Orders on the Respondent? There is no possible way to assess and measure psychological trauma.

An emergency residence order is the old name for an urgent court order about where a child lives. Since 2014 it's an urgent child arrangements order.