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	Child Support 1610 topics Here you can discuss all aspects of child support, including child maintenance issues and your experience of the Child Support Agency.	Re: Child Support / Company Car by WYSPECIAL 13 Jul 25
	Contact and Residency 6637 topics Who will the kids live with and how often will the non-resident parent see them? Here you can discuss parental responsibility, residency and contact.	Parenting after divorce - shar ... by PADSstudy 04 Jun 25
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	Child Court Hearings 1166 topics Child Court Hearings	Re: Enforcement Order Appeal by WYSPECIAL 21 May 25
	Family Mediation 69 topics Family Mediation	Mediation not done by One man band 03 Sep 24
	Child Maintenance Clinic 517 topics This forum area enables members to interact with consultants from the government's child maintenance options service. Unfortunately, they will not be able to answer any specific questions on individual CSA cases.	Re: paying maintenance once child ... by NeedhelpDad 04 Sep 25

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Videos - What to Expect at Court Hearings Lucy Reed, a well-known family law barrister has produced these three videos and has kindly consented to us sharing them here. The aim of the videos to demysti ... 25 May 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :1233
Information for New Members Wikivorce is a volunteer run social enterprise, our mission is to help people who are going through a breakup, whether that's a divorce, civil partnership disso ... 21 Apr 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :1231
Guidance for Child Contact during Lockdown The government's guidance document now gives 5 reasons you could leave your home during the lockdown: 1.) Shopping for basic necessities, for example f ... 20 Apr 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :1026
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Child issues - Information and Resources This post contains a number of important and useful links to information/guidance. 20 Apr 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :1319

DIY divorce & stepchild I'm about to submit an online divorce. I have a child from a previous relationship who is a teenager. Should I include this child as a 'child of the family' in ... 24 Aug 25, by SmallyetTaliwah	Replies:0 :344
Keeping my daughter in the country These tend to get emotional as i am still coming to terms that this is happening. I have a 2.5 month old child - the mother has turnted in to a zombie and ... 15 Nov 24, by mmardeat Latest 15 Nov 24 by mmardeat	Replies:2 :432	Latest by mmardeat 15 Nov 24
What happens if I seek refuge Hello. Wondering what happens if I seek refuge for non violent abuse and control. How long would I be advised to wait before letting him see the kids ( ... 11 Nov 24, by ********* Latest 11 Nov 24 by EMC3419	Replies:1 :406	Latest by EMC3419 11 Nov 24
Don't know what to do .... Hi All My first ever poste here. To be honest I'm absolutely heart broken and gutted but looks like I have no other options here. To cut ... 16 Sep 24, by Jaysky	Replies:0 :471
Step children If a step father has been a father figure for most of children's life, there bio father was no contact, did pay maintenance but he is now deceased so she will h ... 04 Sep 24, by Chanmorgan Latest 05 Sep 24 by Chanmorgan	Replies:5 :477	Latest by Chanmorgan 05 Sep 24
Recordings My name is Milo and my father is currently going through a divorce with my mother. I've noticed at dinner times my mother nonconsentually records what my father ... 30 Jun 24, by Milo34m Latest 01 Jul 24 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :533	Latest by rubytuesday 01 Jul 24
Not my Kids Hi all, I am contemplating divorce after 5 years together. My ex has 2 kids from a previous marriage (16 and 15), which the previous parent pays maintenance f ... 02 Apr 24, by Lost_at_55 Latest 09 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :743	Latest by hadenoughnow 09 Apr 24
Child access, holidays during separation My husband and I have been separated for 8 months. He won't engage in discussions about divorce or make a separation agreement. He has twice failed to pay a mon ... 05 Apr 24, by sortingthingsout	Replies:0 :557
potential child arrangement order HI, im new here so im sorry if this has already been asked and answered, however any advice would be greatly appreciated. my ex has recently stated she ... 03 Jan 24, by bg18wr Latest 08 Jan 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :559	Latest by WYSPECIAL 08 Jan 24
Parenting Plan My husband and I separated a few months ago and he moved out earlier this month. We have a five year old daughter and he has three children from a previous rela ... 26 Nov 23, by loulou999 Latest 29 Nov 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :672	Latest by rubytuesday 29 Nov 23
Adoption-A58 form Hi I am completing the A58 adoption form and needed some guidance. Both myself and partner are British, but my partner is working in Germany. We have b ... 28 Apr 23, by TB2807	Replies:0 :643
Contact, where domestic abuse has occurred The children's parents are separated. The children live with their mother. The children do not have direct contact with their father. There are ongo ... 06 Jan 23, by T W Dixon	Replies:0 :720
Right to apply - C21 Order Good evening, I'm hoping someone can help me. My ex husband is taking me to court for 50/50 shared care of our children. He currently has 6 ni ... 04 Jan 23, by silverstorm1984 Latest 05 Jan 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :1321	Latest by rubytuesday 05 Jan 23
Child Arrangements order with prohibited steps Hi I have had no luck in getting a response from the courts. I have a child arrangements order with my ex husband for our son who is now 15. All I am ... 02 Dec 22, by Callie05 Latest 02 Dec 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :608	Latest by rubytuesday 02 Dec 22
Disputing Claim of Child Benefit So I'm a Dad. I have a Child Arrangements Order which sees my two children in my care for (officially) 4 nights a week, each week from Thursday 5:15pm to 9:00am ... 17 Jan 22, by gandalf1403 Latest 02 Sep 22 by Myke85 1 2	Replies:7 :3384	Latest by Myke85 02 Sep 22
Docketing (judicial continuity) My friend is a party in a private family law case about arrangements for her children. Both she and the other party (the children's father) are litigants in per ... 09 Jan 22, by T W Dixon Latest 12 Jun 22 by T W Dixon	Replies:2 :843	Latest by T W Dixon 12 Jun 22
Child is 17 - wait til 18? I am considering divorce, but should I wait until my child is 18? (currently 17) Father is parent and we are married and all living together. Been together 18 y ... 25 May 22, by redpill Latest 31 May 22 by MHIT	Replies:1 :1238	Latest by MHIT 31 May 22
Adult Children of Divorce Hey, I wanted to find out how divorce has affected your adult children?, there is no protection for adult children during divorce and I know they can become ver ... 18 Jan 22, by JayneBall	Replies:0 :756
Maternal Grandparents access to children Seperated from my Husband Jan 2018 not amicable and difficult seperation. Currently going through divorce. I have an estranged relationship with my parents ... 18 Nov 21, by Kingra01 Latest 19 Nov 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :866	Latest by rubytuesday 19 Nov 21
Children’s experience of private law proceedings: Six key messages from research The family court has a role in resolving disputes between separating parents over child arrangements—known as private law. More than twice as many private law ... 28 Oct 21, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :719
Cafcass launches the Together with children and families framework Cafcass has launched its relationship-based practice framework called Together with children and families. The framework sets out the importance of wor ... 07 Sep 21, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :881
Child Support Hello, I am awaiting for final hearing in December -financial remedy and will try to get representation via direct access barrister. I now need to appl ... 02 Sep 21, by Irungu Latest 03 Sep 21 by Irungu	Replies:2 :687	Latest by Irungu 03 Sep 21
Payment of children's therapy If as a result of a psychologist's report, therapy for a child is recommended, can a court direct that this happens and that both parents pay for it when one do ... 10 Mar 21, by alreid1612 Latest 24 Aug 21 by alreid1612	Replies:3 :682	Latest by alreid1612 24 Aug 21
Exact Child Maintenance end date ? Hi, I just wondered if anyone knew if there was an official cut off date for the last payment of child maintenance. Long story short, my youngest ... 16 Aug 21, by Hatton1 Latest 16 Aug 21 by Hatton1	Replies:4 :891	Latest by Hatton1 16 Aug 21
children passports Hi Rubytuesday Basically acrimonious divorce I have alerted various establishments In the past for updates pertaining to children's education eg school ... 28 Jul 21, by locky Latest 28 Jul 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :955	Latest by rubytuesday 28 Jul 21
children passports Hello Wiki Ex wife has refused to give details of our children's passport details eg serial numbers I have a child arrangement Order granted apart from ... 22 Jul 21, by locky Latest 27 Jul 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :766	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Jul 21
contact My 13 year old stepdaughter has had two years away from direct contact with her father following a child protection issue over emotional abuse. At some stage di ... 18 Jul 21, by alreid1612 Latest 18 Jul 21 by alreid1612	Replies:2 :796	Latest by alreid1612 18 Jul 21
Taking Children On Holiday Could anyone give advice on a stalemate with the ex. -I have requested specific dates to take the children away this summer (travel permitting) - ... 18 Jun 21, by Mumto3plus2 Latest 21 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :812	Latest by rubytuesday 21 Jun 21
Anxiety, is it being enabled. First post in a few years but needs must. Background recap; Split up when children were 3 & 5, they are now 14 and 15. For the first 7 yrs all good ... 18 May 21, by TEIN Latest 17 Jun 21 by TEIN	Replies:2 :932	Latest by TEIN 17 Jun 21
child maintenance My partner is currently in receipt of child maintenance from her ex. The child may go to boarding school. If she does the ex is likely to cut the maintenance on ... 24 May 21, by alreid1612 Latest 26 May 21 by alreid1612	Replies:2 :1366	Latest by alreid1612 26 May 21
Collaborative Process I have been through mediation with my ex spouse trying to arrange child access with son. The mediation broke down. My solicitor has suggested a collaborative pr ... 28 Apr 21, by Adgjl Latest 05 May 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :812	Latest by wikivorce team 05 May 21
Parental Plan I ... 03 Apr 21, by dadlovesu Latest 06 Apr 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :898	Latest by rubytuesday 06 Apr 21
Leave to Remove It's now over two years since my ex attempted a leave to remove case on our son (5 years old at the time) and I finally feel I can post about the experience in ... 18 Mar 21, by sw19 Latest 25 Mar 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :812	Latest by wikivorce team 25 Mar 21
Mediation I have instigated mediation to see my son during the holidays. As I am getting refusals and conditions attached to me seeing him. My ex has responded by askin ... 23 Mar 21, by Adgjl Latest 25 Mar 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :811	Latest by wikivorce team 25 Mar 21
independent social worker Hello Can anyone steer me to a site that can give details of how to find an ISW in the south west of england who specialises in parental alienation ? ... 09 Feb 21, by alreid1612 Latest 09 Feb 21 by alreid1612	Replies:2 :736	Latest by alreid1612 09 Feb 21

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