Key Child Law Information
A child arrangements order is a court order determining who cares for a child. It specifies:​
· Who the child lives with​
· Where they live​
· When and how the child sees both parents.
The order can also include other types of contact, such as phone calls, video calls, and letters.
Child maintenance is a payment from one parent to another to cover living expenses. Ideally, parents agree on the amount and what it covers themselves. If not, they can apply to the Child Maintenance Service(CMS), a government agency that arranges and collects maintenance payments.
· Where your children should live​
· When your children should see you and your ex-partner
· Financial arrangements
· A potential change of the children’s names​
· What school your children should attend


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