Outcomes of applications to court for contact orders after parental separation or divorce

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 09:13

When divorced or separated parents cannot agree on contact arrangements for their children and come to court, the court must make a decision under the Children Act 1989 and give paramount consideration to the welfare of the child.

This study shows the outcomes of when parents go to court, how much contact they get, and how this compares to what they applied for. The study also addresses the perception that non-resident parents as a group are treated unfairly by the courts.

Outcomes of applications to court for contact orders after parental separation or divorce