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title="Visit our TikTok profile"]An appeal judgement overturned a non-harassment order which would have prevented a father from seeing his children after he had been convicted of breach of the peace. In the appeal…
Why is a “no comment” response often the best thing to do?
If you have been arrested in connection with a contact dispute the police will try to ask you questions, saying that this is your chance to say what happened. Resist…
What should I do to prepare for a proof hearing?
Proof hearings, in which both sides present evidence in support of their case, only happen in a small proportion of family court cases, when agreement cannot be reached. Obtaining sworn…
Does a divorce have to include consideration of contact arrangements?
Married parents with children under 16 have to include consideration of arrangements for their children if they are divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership. Try to reach agreement about these…
Why does it take so long for the court to decide about contact?
Despite a recent comment by a senior Scottish Judge that “The time taken to resolve disputes about contact should not be measured in years but in weeks or at most…
Is it contempt if court ordered contact doesn’t take place?
Failing to make children available for court ordered contact might lead to a finding of contempt of court, but this penalty isn’t likely after only one or two occasions –…