Child residence

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• Children at the end of your relationship

  Once a relationship ends, you have to make decisions about the care of and contact with the children. If you are not able to make arrangements amicably, you may need to go to court. Explains about parental responsibility and what decisions the court can make.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• My partner and I have separated. What rights do I have to see our children?

  Explains unmarried fathers' rights to keep in contact with their children.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• Contact between your child and their other parent

  Information about issues relating to contact between parents and their children under 16, including parental responsibility, possible court action, and contact arrangements.

  From: Gingerbread

• A guide to child contact (PDF)

  Explains how the court can make a contact order, allowing the non-resident parent contact with their child, when no agreement can be made between parents. Explains the different types of contact order and what will be considered.

  From: Rights of Women

• Child residence orders (PDF)

  Explains how the court decides which parent the child should live with after a separation if the parents are unable to come to an agreement. Also explains the process of mediation.

  From: Rights of Women

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