Amersham & Chalfont's Together November December 2023

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LEGAL ADVICE Child contact arrangements over Christmas holidays Christmas holidays are just round the corner and that means for separated families it’s time to think about arrangements for child contact, particularly for those who do not have a pre-arranged agreement in place. It can be stressful for separated parents so it is best, where possible, to agree arrangements with each other in advance. Here are some helpful tips: Find a convenient time at a neutral place to discuss your proposals – reaching an agreement with your ex-partner will help promote an amiable working relationship. Consider attending mediation together to discuss arrangements for the children. The Mediator will assist you in trying to reach an agreement, and can typically see parties for an appointment quickly, so this is a good solution if difficulties arise. Mediation can take place face to face, in different rooms or virtually which may be helpful if you don’t want to be in the same room. Agreements reached in mediation are not legally binding, nor are they a Court Order. Some parents opt to have their agreement recorded into a Parenting Plan, which again is not a Court Order but is a record of the agreement and useful for future reference. If communication does break down you may need to seek legal advice from a Family Lawyer and consider instructing them to write to your ex-partner with your proposed contact, and negotiate the arrangements on your behalf. As a final resort you may wish to make an application to the Court to define the contact arrangements for your children which can include all special occasions, including holidays. The welfare of the children is always the Court’s paramount consideration as well as the need for an Order balanced against no Order, known as “the no order principle”. Applications should only be made when all else fails. Generally, the courts would want the children to share their time during holidays with both parents, where possible. Rayden Solicitors Beaconsfield BEACS_AMERSHAM_TOGETHER_HALFPAGE_FESTIVE.pdf 1 04/10/2023 09:18:52 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 20 Amersham & Chalfonts Together is part of Community Together
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