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Family law glossary - E

Emergency protection order

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.

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What is a child arrangements order?

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...

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Domestic abuse protection notices and orders DAPNs and DAPOs - new legal action for victims of domestic abuse/domestic violence

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