If the residence and contact arrangements for your children are set out in a Child Arrangements Order and one parent breaches the terms, can you change a Child Arrangements Order? What is a Child Arrangements Order? Child Arrangements Orders are governed by Section 8 of the Children Act 1989, and is usually made if those who […]

What is neurodiversity? “Neurodiversity” is the concept that there is natural variation in how people’s brains work, with no single “correct” way, and that a wide range of perceptions and responses to the world should be accepted and encouraged, including those of children with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. How is a child’s neurodiversity considered in […]

Family Justice Council has published ‘Guidance on responding to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienating behaviour.’ In summary, the guidance: The Guidance contains five ‘Guidance Notes’, dealing with Case Management, the Voice of the Child, Welfare Decisions where Findings of Alienating Behaviours have been […]