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title="Visit our TikTok profile"]The Child Maintenance Service only deals with child maintenance for parents living in the UK (or working abroad for a few UK agencies). See this link for information on how…
Can a 12 year old decide what happens about contact?
The 1995 Children (Scotland) Act says that the court should allow a child to express views and have regard to them as far as possible. It also says that the…
Should I represent myself in court?
We always advise people that it is best to have a lawyer if you are taking court, but we know that some people either can’t afford representation or have had…
Where do I start?
Start with the FAQs, which have been written to answer questions that are asked on our helpline, at group meetings or in WhatsApp groups. When necessary we consult experienced family…
Can one parent stop a child being vaccinated?
Some types of child vaccination such as MMR have attracted opposition, and this is also happening with Coronavirus vaccines for children. If parents don’t agree whether a child should be…
As a ‘non-resident parent’ can I volunteer to be a parent helper at my child’s school for school trips etc outwith my court ordered contact time?
Yes. Schools get this wrong sometimes. Both parents retain full parental responsibilities and rights. An order specifying residence and contact does not eliminate either from carrying out responsibilities or exercising…