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Child Court Hearings

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MoJ Videos for separated parents - court hearings The Ministry of Justice have recently released some videos to help parents when they are making an application to court, and what to expect afterwards. ... 15 Aug 13, by rubytuesday Locked Latest 15 Aug 13 by Forseti Locked	Replies:1 :1401	Latest by Forseti 15 Aug 13
Separated Parent Information Programme Separated Parent Information Programme If you are separating or divorcing and you have made an application to the court to sort out living arrangements for ... 22 Jan 12, by FrancesPlace Latest 13 Jun 12 by simonstone1970	Replies:1 :1229	Latest by simonstone1970 13 Jun 12

Enforcement Order Appeal Advice sought please: if an application to appeal against the result of an Enforcement Hearing by a particular District Judge is granted, will a different Judge ... 19 May 25, by Jaqueline Latest 21 May 25 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :148	Latest by WYSPECIAL 21 May 25
Child abduction order Hi, need some advise please, on how to challenge a PSO? This was ordered 2 days ago and has not been sealed, no child arrangment in place yet the RP took me ... 09 Mar 25, by Ilovemychild Latest 11 Mar 25 by Ilovemychild	Replies:2 :227	Latest by Ilovemychild 11 Mar 25
C100 My partner is currently filling out a c100 form again his ex as that are divorcing and she has refused all mediation attempts. There is a question wh ... 21 Feb 25, by Anon098765 Latest 24 Feb 25 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :197	Latest by rubytuesday 24 Feb 25
Safeguarding Children I have a directions hearing on CAO. I had Cafcass S2 letter saying they have no concerns and they don't need further involvement. However, after this was ... 14 Feb 25, by ChildrensRights	Replies:0 :237
What happens next? Can anyone help? Hello, I'm new here but have been looking for some advice regarding pending court case please. I have navigated my way through a difficult divorce sett ... 30 Dec 24, by Muddygirl Latest 07 Jan 25 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :269	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Jan 25
What happens next? Can anyone help? Hello, I wrote longer post on 30 Dec but didn't get any replies so I'll write a shorter one. Am getting extremely worried as my ex has applied to court ... 02 Jan 25, by Muddygirl Latest 03 Jan 25 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :319	Latest by WYSPECIAL 03 Jan 25
C100 Hi, Ive received two copies of C100 and C1 through the post today. Do I have to send the other copy to my ex? Also, I've made a mistake and ticked 'yes ... 18 Dec 24, by Mikey312	Replies:0 :297
Other side solicitors Hi There, Could I please ask, can you make a point that the other side's solicitors is a risk to the well being and welfare of the children, therefor ... 17 Sep 24, by Brookes	Replies:0 :268
I think the bundle is missing some case files from previous care proceedings I have a DRA coming up. I am self-respresenting. My ex's solicitor is preparing the bundle. Case files from previous care proceedings are supposed to be disclos ... 07 Aug 24, by Potato89	Replies:0 :301
C100 Hi I submitted my c100 form on the 3rd of December and still waiting I received an initial email from them but nothing since is this normal time to wait? ... 27 Jan 24, by michaelwhitfield391@gmail.com	Replies:0 :410
Urgent help required Hello everyone. I have not used these forums for a while but i am now in need of urgent and desperate help. I used these forums to sucessfully represent ... 10 Oct 09, by robdf2 Latest 14 Dec 23 by robdf2	Replies:5 :862	Latest by robdf2 14 Dec 23
Responding to an ISW report Hi, i’m currently in the middle of children act matter proceedings, relating to my 5 year old son. My son currently lives with me, and has v ... 13 Oct 23, by Underhill1416	Replies:0 :342
CAFCASS Friends STBX has applied to vary existing CAO, claiming that the children are at risk of harm when in husband's care. Friend strongly disputes this, as it is ac ... 14 Jun 23, by dd1232 Latest 11 Jul 23 by dd1232	Replies:3 :523	Latest by dd1232 11 Jul 23
CAO varied Friend in court yesterday lunchtime re an application by ex to slightly vary CAO. Hearing went quite well, but a couple of things not clear, so need to know ... 11 Jul 23, by dd1232 Latest 11 Jul 23 by dd1232	Replies:2 :376	Latest by dd1232 11 Jul 23
Help please - c100/c1a arrived Saturday. Hello, on the 25/05/23 my gf sent me a text message stating she wasn't bringing my child back from her mums. From this point on I spoke to all the rele ... 05 Jun 23, by Mayasdad82 Latest 05 Jun 23 by Mayasdad82	Replies:4 :557	Latest by Mayasdad82 05 Jun 23
Please help. EX applied for an emergency child arrangement hearing. Hello. Husband and I split in mid November 2022. Following the split Husband did not want to pay any child support and refused to pay and any of the No ... 03 Apr 23, by ThelmaHorse Latest 04 Apr 23 by Midlands Mckenzie Friend	Replies:4 :1464	Latest by Midlands Mckenzie Friend 04 Apr 23
Directions Hearing Other half is due to attend a Directions hearing via teams in March. She has complied with initial directions from FHDRA which was to attend a SPIP and complete ... 24 Feb 22, by rajpoot	Replies:0 :648
Fact Finding hearing Hello, I have fact finding hearing next month. Can anyone tell me what to expect. I'm representing myself as I can't afford lawyer. I ... 17 Feb 22, by f4father Latest 17 Feb 22 by f4father	Replies:2 :763	Latest by f4father 17 Feb 22
1st Hearing- What to expect? Having applie for a C100 urgent 48 hr hearing on the 29th of last month I have my 1st court hearing via phone tmrw. Just wonering what to expect? Self represent ... 17 Jan 22, by Linsayb1980	Replies:0 :670
Recommended barrister Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend a great barrister that specialises in domestic abuse in child arrangements court. Also a good barrister for finance court. 15 Jan 22, by Destiny2000 Latest 15 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :652	Latest by hadenoughnow 15 Jan 22
No contact Hi everyone. Did anyone succeed in getting a no contact/supervised only contact order in cases of domestic abuse to protect my young baby. If so what strength ... 15 Jan 22, by Destiny2000	Replies:0 :666
"No Order" after Final Chld Hearng Hi, Just wandered if anyone has been issued a " No Order" after Final Child Hearing, child loves spending time with the non-resident parent, just ... 08 Aug 21, by b11 Latest 15 Dec 21 by Midlands Mckenzie Friend	Replies:1 :730	Latest by Midlands Mckenzie Friend 15 Dec 21
Gatekeeping appointment Hi, I am mother of a 9 years old kid. I applied for NMO in Sep-21 and it was granted but later in hearing in response my ex also applied for NMO and CA ... 15 Dec 21, by divorcehelp2020 Latest 15 Dec 21 by Midlands Mckenzie Friend	Replies:3 :608	Latest by Midlands Mckenzie Friend 15 Dec 21
Section 7 report, Rape charge Hi, I’m in the middle of a very complicated and acrimonious divorce and child proceedings. So, my STBX has been charged with the rape of my sister and f ... 02 Aug 21, by Nelly@2 Latest 09 Sep 21 by Midlands Mckenzie Friend	Replies:2 :788	Latest by Midlands Mckenzie Friend 09 Sep 21
Advocate and do I need a barrister for an initial directions hearing? Hi, I applied for the divorce, although my soon-to-be-ex filed for Child Arrangements Order. We have our first hearing coming up, which since we are both allegi ... 06 Sep 21, by Lime Latest 09 Sep 21 by Midlands Mckenzie Friend	Replies:1 :920	Latest by Midlands Mckenzie Friend 09 Sep 21
Documentation - Immerman? I have come across an old letter written by my partner's ex husband in which he is threatening suicide. As there is an ongoing children's case which includes di ... 16 May 21, by alreid1612 Latest 17 May 21 by alreid1612	Replies:5 :838	Latest by alreid1612 17 May 21
Shared transportation My STBX has requested (via court) that I meet him halfway on a Sunday evening to collect the children to bring them home after his contact weekend. F ... 16 Mar 21, by Redmist27	Replies:0 :707
Urgent - Court order for children's arrangement - what next I have just received a court notice based on my husband applying for equal custody of children - 16 and 12yrs old. I have proposed in the past that they stay wi ... 09 Feb 21, by IJS2017 Latest 10 Feb 21 by IJS2017	Replies:2 :810	Latest by IJS2017 10 Feb 21
Cost reimbursement I had a long battle with my ex regarding Children. In summary she did flee to Scotland last year, in response to that I made an application to court for childre ... 12 Oct 20, by chunachuni Latest 13 Oct 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :853	Latest by .Charles 13 Oct 20
Unable to afford solicitor I have been through 25 years of domestic abuse and I finally left him. The children don’t want to see him and he has taken me to court to see them. I have 3 o ... 17 Sep 20, by Rachel8979	Replies:0 :850
Filling out a C2 document and applying to amend current child arrangements I am currently looking to fill out a C2 document to change the current arrangements. Do I need to write a position statement giving detailed reasons why? ... 26 Aug 20, by YELLOWROSE2020	Replies:0 :716
Parenting plan after section 7 - who does it? CAFCASS have completed their section 7 report. DRA should have been this week but has been “vacated.” (Not completely certain what that means) The section 7 ... 02 Aug 20, by Mistyeyes2018	Replies:0 :838
Lawyer trying to charge me Hi all My lawyer is trying to charge me for nothing at all being done. I had an initial 10 minute consultation with her where she advised me s ... 31 Jul 20, by Lawyersuck Latest 31 Jul 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:5 :1055	Latest by rubytuesday 31 Jul 20
Statement prior to contested 1st hearing Hi My ex has applied for 50/50 custody which I don't agree with as he has never shown an interest in the children or spent any time with them. We separ ... 28 Jul 20, by Bobbybear Latest 31 Jul 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :913	Latest by rubytuesday 31 Jul 20
Ex using authorities against me in private court case My ex partner and I separated over 4 years ago. We maintained 50/50 with our children now 5 and 7 after attending court as ex would not attend mediation and I r ... 09 Jul 20, by Bobbit Latest 18 Jul 20 by Soon to be free	Replies:1 :891	Latest by Soon to be free 18 Jul 20
Bundle for final hearing help! Hi everyone, I’m new here! I’m coming to the end of a long 9 month child arrangements order application. To sum it up, mum is an alcoholic ... 17 Jun 20, by AL1986 Latest 18 Jun 20 by TurboB	Replies:1 :850	Latest by TurboB 18 Jun 20
child arrangement orders Does a new child arrangements order supercede the previous order? 1) If elements in the previous order have been left off the new one (ie, the child is ... 03 Jun 20, by wiki999	Replies:0 :1048
PSO FInal Hearing Remotely over Phone Hi, Have a prohibited steps order final hearing coming up regarding school places. Its only listed for an hour and both sides have submitted s ... 20 May 20, by TurboB	Replies:0 :915

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