Contact

What is contact?

Am I entitled to contact with my child?

What if I was not married to the other parent?

Who is entitled to contact?

How much contact can I have?

Can I have contact whenever I want?

What about birthdays, Christmas and holidays?

Can I take my child where I want during contact?

Getting a haircut or ears pierced

Changing pre-arranged contact time

What if I do not trust the non-resident parent?

Can I refuse contact?

School meetings and records

Can I pick my child up from school?

What should I do if my child refuses contact?

Can I take my child abroad?

Can I get a passport for my child?

Contact and Maintenance

What if I cannot make a contact session?

What if my child is not picked up or brought back on time?

What happens if parents cannot agree on contact?

Family Mediation

What is a contact order?

Who can make an application to court for a contact order?

How do I make an application for a contact order?

How will the court decide whether to give me leave?

What happens once an application is made?

Can a child apply for a contact order?

On what basis will the court reach a decision?

CAFCASS

My visit with the Child and Family Reporter

Will the Child and Family Reporter attend court?

What if there has been domestic violence?

If domestic violence is alleged, is there contact before the hearing?

If domestic violence is alleged, what happens at the final hearing?

Appealing the court order

Child's refusal for contact after contact order is placed

What if a parent does not comply with the order?

Alternatives to committal

Where can I find out further information?