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...
Dependant
A person who depends on another person for support, e.g. for financial support.
Directions
Instructions given by a judge as to what steps should be taken in a case.
Disclosure
Parties in financial proceedings must disclose (show to the other party) any documents they intend to rely on to support their case.
The legal end of a marriage.
Divorce petition
An application to court for the legal ending of a marriage.