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. It is a parent’s duty to 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.

The website, 'Advicenow' produced this helpful guide:

Useful contacts:

• 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.

• 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 on:

• Residence (formerly known as custody)

• Family Mediation

• 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 decisions are in their best interests. They are independent.

• 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.