Child contact arrangements

Please visit the link below if you have child safety concerns:

• Concerned that your child is not safe with your ex-partner | East Sussex County Council.

The Council does not usually arrange access, custody, contact, or residence. A parent must make safe decisions that are in the best interests of the child.

Please visit the link below for further information:

• Contact and living arrangements for children | East Sussex County Council.

For information on contact centres, visit:

• National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC). Child contact centres are neutral places. Children can spend time with one or both parents and sometimes other family members.

The website 'Advicenow' has produced this helpful guide:

For legal advice, visit:

• Coram Children’s Legal Centre. This is a national charity. It offers Child Law Advice affecting children and young people. It advises on the law.

• Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) Cafcass represents children in family court cases. It makes sure the children have a voice and that decisions are in their best interests. They are independent.
• Residence - This page explains the law on deciding where a child is to live including the different types of living arrangements and applying to court to formalise arrangements. 

For further advice and guidance on relationships, visit:

• Resolution. Advice for parents to manage the impact of their divorce or separation on their children.

• Citizen’s Advice. This website offers advice on relationship breakup and family mediation services. You can also visit your local Citizen's Advice office to discuss your concerns.

• Family Mediation - This page explains the process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary, and the expected standards of a family mediator.

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