Child contact arrangements

If you are worried that your child is not safe with your ex-partner, please visit:

The Council does not usually arrange access, custody, contact, or residence. Parents need to make safe choices that are best for their child.

For more advice, visit:

If you want to find a contact centre where children can meet with their parents, visit:

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

The website ‘Advicenow’ has a helpful guide:

For legal advice, visit:

Coram Children’s Legal Centre. This charity offers Child Law Advice about children and young people.
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) Cafcass helps children when family courts make decisions. They speak up for children and make sure choices are good for them. They are not part of either parent’s family.
Residence: This page explains the law about choosing where a child will live. It talks about different types of living arrangements and how to ask the court to make a decision if needed.

For help and advice about relationships and breakups, visit:

Resolution. This group provides advice to parents on how to support their children when they are getting divorced or separated.
Citizen’s Advice. This website provides information on family breakups and family mediation (helping families find solutions together). You can also visit your local Citizens' Advice office to discuss your concerns.
Family Mediation. This page explains what family mediation is, when you may need it, and what mediators (people who help families reach agreements) should do.

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