Child Arrangement Order (C100): Guidance and assistance with applications concerning where a child should live and
arrangements for contact.
Direct or Indirect Contact: Advice on establishing or maintaining direct (face-to-face) or indirect (letters, phone
calls) contact with children.
Child Maintenance Service, including mandatory reconsideration: Support with navigating the Child Maintenance Service and
requesting reviews.
Child Maintenance Service Tribunals
Parenting Plan: Assistance in developing a structured plan outlining parental responsibilities and
arrangements.
Allegations, C1A, Scott Schedules: Help with responding to allegations, completing the C1A form, and preparing Scott
Schedules for the court.
Drafting of Position Statements: Guidance on preparing clear and comprehensive position statements for court
proceedings.
Analysing Cafcass Reports (including Section 7): Support with reviewing and interpreting reports from Cafcass and Section
7 assessments.
Accepting or Departing from Cafcass / Section 7: Advice on whether to accept or challenge recommendations within Cafcass
reports.
Welfare Checklist Statements: Assistance with preparing statements addressing the court's welfare
checklist.
Single Joint Expert: Guidance regarding the appointment and use of a single joint expert in family
proceedings.
Form C8 – Keeping Contact Details Confidential: Support with completing Form C8 to maintain privacy of contact
details.
C1: Help with applications for family proceedings.
C2 – Interim Orders: Assistance in applying for temporary orders pending final resolution.
C4 – Asking the Court Where the Child Is: Guidance on applications to determine the whereabouts of a
child.
Prohibited Steps Order: Support in applying for orders preventing specific actions relating to a
child.
Specific Issue Order: Assistance with applications addressing particular issues concerning a child’s
upbringing.
Drafting Questions for Cross Examination: Help with preparing questions for court hearings.
Non-Molestation Order – Apply or Discharge: Advice and support with applications to obtain or discharge non-molestation
orders for protection.
Removal of Parental Responsibility: Guidance on procedures to remove parental responsibility from an
individual.
DNA: Assistance with arranging DNA testing where parentage is in question.
Advice on Drug Testing: Support with arranging and interpreting drug testing in family proceedings.
Prohibited Steps Order / Specific Issue Order: Help with applications relating to prohibited steps or specific
issues.
S91(14) Barring Orders: Guidance on orders that prevent further applications without permission from the
court.
Special Guardian Order (Including Appeals Against Negative Viability Assessments): Support in applying for special
guardianship and appealing negative assessments.
Appeals: Assistance with appealing court decisions in family matters.
Bundles and Index Lists: Guidance on preparing court bundles and organising index lists.
Litigant In Person Costs: Advice on costs for those representing themselves in family proceedings.
C79 Breach: Support with applications for enforcement following breaches of child arrangement orders.
Advice on If Reasonable Excuse: Guidance on what constitutes a reasonable excuse in relation to breaches of
orders.
Costs: Support with understanding and managing costs in family law proceedings.
Attending Court
Providing support and guidance throughout the court process, including accompanying you and helping you navigate
proceedings.
Permission to quietly advise and speak to you during court hearings.
Assistance with understanding court procedures and legal terminology.
Help with drafting questions to ask during hearings.
Preparation of opening and closing statements for your case.
Engaging in pre-court negotiations with the other party, including meetings with their barrister or
solicitor.
Assistance in building and structuring your case for court.
Help with preparing your court bundle, ensuring all necessary documents are included.
Support in managing and preparing for cross-examinations.
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