Child Contact Process ===================== Vardags specialises in children law and are recognised for handling complex, high‑net‑worth and international cases. Our team brings leading expertise to sensitive matters involving children, including the process of child contact. If you need advice or representation on any Children Law matters, click below for a free initial consultation with one of our expert Children solicitors. [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact/consultation "BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION") About Us -------- Ayesha VardagFounder & President "A DIVORCE LAWYER WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST" The Metro Vardags offer a unique approach to the law, specially tailored to the needs of HNW individuals. We offer City-quality representation for your divorce and family law needs. Our lawyers come from the very best universities and receive the very best training - they are determined, diligent, and dedicated to getting the best outcome... [read more](https://vardags.com/about-us) [BOOK FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact) ### Financial support for children --- If you are married, capital provision for your children's needs will be considered as part of your overall divorce settlement. If you are not married, then you will be able to apply to the court for provision under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. Schedule 1 allows you to... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/financial-support-children "Financial support for children") ### Types of Children Orders --- There are three main orders in children proceedings: child arrangements orders, specific issue orders, and prohibited steps orders. With any order made in relation to a child, the court's paramount consideration will be the child's welfare. The court will consider... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/types-of-children-orders "Types of Children Orders") ### International Relocation of Children --- If you want to move abroad with your children, or take them out of the country for an extended period of time, you will need either the agreement of the other parent or the permission of the court. If you fail to obtain this approval, removing the child from the jurisdiction... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/international-relocation-of-children "International Relocation of Children") ### Stages in a Child Application --- There are three key stages in proceedings under the Children Act 1989: the First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA), the Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA), and the Final Hearing. When the court makes any order in relation to a child, its paramount... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/stages-in-child-application "Stages in a Child Application") ### Parental Relocation --- What is parental alienation? Parental alienation describes a situation where a child has been coerced, manipulated, or otherwise pressurised to align themselves to one parent against the other. The child is essentially 'turned' against... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/parental-relocation "Parental Relocation") ### Mother's Rights --- When considering mothers' rights, the law starts from a point of view that children benefit from spending time with both parents. More often than not, a child will live with the person who historically did most of the caring. For many families, this will be the... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/mothers-rights "Mother's Rights") ### Grandparents' Rights --- Many grandparents play a key role in the upbringing of their grandchildren. They can worry what rights grandparents have if the parents decide to divorce. Vardags understand that a difficult consequence of divorce can be a relationship breakdown or deprived time with... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/grandparents-rights "Grandparents' Rights") ### CAFCASS --- The Children and Families Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) is a public body which is involved in children proceedings in the family courts. Their mission is to make sure that children's voices are heard and decisions are taken in their best interests. It... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/cafcass "CAFCASS") ### Parental Responsibility of Children --- Parental responsibility is defined as "all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authorities which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and the child's property". What is not widely recognised is the fact that not all... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/child-contact-process/parental-responsibility-of-children "Parental Responsibility of Children") ### Children and Contact --- The court recognizes that, generally, both parents should play a full role in children's lives. When deciding with whom a child shall live and how much time they spend with the other parent, the primary concern will be the welfare of the child. Younger children will need... 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