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Child arrangements order definition

What does Child arrangements order mean? In practice, a child arrangements order (CAO) sets out with whom a child is to live and the arrangements for spending time with, or otherwise having contact with, a person, and when those arrangements occur. In England and Wales, it is a statutory order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 (as amended by the Children and Families Act 2014). A CAO can include “live with” and “spend time with/otherwise have contact” provisions; it may provide for shared care but does not create a presumption of equal time. A person named in a “live with” provision will generally...

Section 8 Children Act 1989 Applications in England and Wales: Entitlement, Leave, Criteria, Procedure and Court’s Own Motion Powers

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Practice Note

This Practice Note outlines who may apply as of right for an order under s 8 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989)—namely a Child Arrangements Order, a specific issue order or a prohibited steps order—and who must first secure the court’s permission (leave). It identifies the criteria the court must take into account when determining whether to grant permission. It also describes the process for seeking permission, including the required application form, the supporting documents and the steps for service. Under the ChA 1989, some applicants can seek a s 8 order because they are ordinarily closely connected with the child, whereas others must obtain the court’s leave before issuing an application. Distinctions also arise depending on the particular type of s 8 order sought, and the Note explains how these differences affect entitlement to apply and the need for permission, as well as the procedural requirements for making such applications...

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