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A Child Arrangements Order is a legal process for setting out where a child lives and with whom they should spend time. It creates a framework that provides stability for the children of both sets of parents.

The court desires that parents try and come to an agreement called a Parent Sharing Plan first, and only the court as a last resort. You will be asked to attend a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) initially. However, sometimes this can be avoided, especially where domestic violence has been identified in your case.

Grandparents do not have parental responsibility (PR). However, you can apply to the court for PR and/or apply to have your contact rights restored. I can help you with this.

Cafcass is the family court adviser (FCA) and performs the social worker role in court. They also act as a liaison for the children because children are not allowed into court hearings (as a general rule). Their job is to make recommendations to the Judge about where the children should live and with whom they should be allowed to spend time.