Grandparents
Contact With Orders
Special Guardianship Orders
Contact With Orders
Having Grandchildren who you don't see can be heart breaking. It may feel that there are no options for you.
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The courts are aware of the important part that the extended family have in a child's life.
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If you have been actively involved in your Grandchild's life before their parents separate it may be that a court will agree that you can have contact with them.
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You will need to begin the process with mediation.
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The court will always make a decision based on what is in the child’s best interests.
Fill in a form for Lisa to contact you or book an hour initial appointment with Lisa - it's free with no obligation.
Special Guardianship Orders
You can apply to be a child’s special guardian when they cannot live with their birth parents and adoption is not right for them.
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Usually you will be responsible for looking after the child(ren) until they’re 18.
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You’ll make all day to day decisions about the child, for example schooling and medical treatment. You do not have to discuss these decisions with the birth parents.
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There are some decisions that have to be agreed by everyone who has parental responsibility.
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The court will always make a decision based on what is in the child’s best interests.
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Fill in a form for Lisa to contact you or book an hour initial appointment with Lisa - it's free with no obligation.
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