A child arrangements order (or CAO), is a legal order made by the family court that states where a child will live, and/ or, who a child can spend time with and for how long. What to do if your child’s parent breaches the child arrangements...
An emergency protection order is an order issued with the aim of protecting a child from ongoing or imminent risk of physical, mental or emotional harm where emergency action is needed
Estate
The rights and assets of a person in property.
Evidence
Documents or other material which is used to support a person’s case.
Ex parte hearing
An application to court where one party puts their case to the court without the involvement of the other party. Also known as ‘without notice’.
Expert witness
A person who is employed to give evidence on a subject in which they are qualified or have expertise.