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What is a Child Arrangements Order?

A Child Arrangements Order is a court order that sets out who is responsible for the care of a child. It is usually used when the parents cannot agree on how to split care of their children.

A Child Arrangements Order can state who the children live with, where they live and when and how the children will see both parents. For example, they may spend weeknights in the family home and weekends with the other parent. It can also set out other types of contact such as phone calls, video calls, cards and letters etc.

So, put simply, a CAO essentially defines who has custody to the child and what rights the other parent has. This applies in Liverpool as it does around the country.

You need to apply to the family court for a Child Arrangements Order, and the process can include several hearings. Once in place, the order is legally binding and usually lasts until the child is 18 years old. As such, it is vital that you seek out expert legal representation with so much at stake.

Contact Stowe for Child Custody Lawyers Near Me (Free Consultation)

We’re Stowe Family Law, the UK’s leading family law practice, with an office in the heart of the city of Liverpool. We’re the only nationwide law firm dedicated exclusively to family law—things like divorce and child law. Our specialist solicitors are exactly who you need to help you through every stage of your divorce.

In 1982, we first opened our doors in a converted cobblers shop in Leeds. Since then, we have grown into the UK’s leading family law practice with offices in over 30 locations in England including Liverpool, London, Manchester, Bristol, York, Birmingham and Leeds.

Our Liverpool solicitors take a tailored approach, working hard to make family law easier for you to understand. We believe that every case is unique, and that each one can benefit from tailored support and care. We make that belief a part of everything we do.

So, if you’re still looking for top rated child custody lawyers ‘near me’, contact Stowe Family Law today, request a free call back or call us at 01513 680466. Our Liverpool family solicitors office can be found at Stowe Family Law LLP, 4th Floor, Merchants Court, 2-12 Lord St, Liverpool, L2 1TS.

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