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When parents separate, decisions about their children are often the most important and the most difficult to make. Parmjeet understands that your children’s well-being is your priority, and her approach is always child-focused, proportionate and sensitive to the needs of the whole family.
Whether you need to agree where your children will live, how much time they will spend with each parent, or how key decisions will be made, Parmjeet will guide you through the available options, from reaching an agreement between yourselves to making a formal court application if necessary.
Her aim is to promote open, constructive communication between parents wherever possible, using a non-confrontational approach to help establish arrangements that are practical, sustainable and in your children’s best interests.
If there are concerns about domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health issues, or other risks to your child's welfare, these must be raised with the court immediately.
The court can order supervised contact at a contact centre, no contact in serious cases, or conditions attached to contact (for example, no alcohol or requiring another adult to be present). A fact-finding hearing may also be listed to determine what has happened.
CAFCASS will investigate any safeguarding concerns as part of their initial checks and ongoing involvement.
Yes. Many parents make informal arrangements without involving solicitors or the court. However, informal arrangements can be difficult to enforce if one parent later changes their mind.
If there is any risk of the other parent not sticking to what has been agreed, or if you need certainty and enforceability, it is usually advisable to record the arrangements in a court order.
If you want to relocate to a different part of the UK or abroad with your children and the other parent has parental responsibility, or there is a Child Arrangements Order in place, you will usually need either written consent from the other parent or permission from the court.
Relocation applications are complex and require specialist legal advice. The court will carefully consider the impact on your child and their relationship with the other parent before making a decision.
If the other parent breaches a Child Arrangements Order, you can apply back to the court for enforcement.
The court has a range of powers, including ordering the other parent to undertake unpaid work, pay compensation, or, in serious cases, committal to prison for contempt of court.
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