Can I still make an application to the Court for a Child Arrangements Order despite Coronavirus and the current lockdown restrictions?

HM Courts and Tribunals Service have issued guidance to confirm they have put arrangements in place to ensure that they can continue to process applications for Child Arrangements Orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

This will mean that applications can still be made for Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders.

In the event that there are serious safety concerns in respect of any child/children, then an urgent application must be made and the urgency should be flagged by calling the local Court that will deal with the matter.

Whilst a face to face hearing may not be able to take place, the Courts are adapting to allow telephone or video call hearings in order to ensure that matters are progressed.

If you would like any further information or advice in relation to an application to the Court for a Child Arrangements Order, our specialist family lawyers are happy to help. Our lawyers have offices based in Wolverhampton and Cradley Heath and provide assistance to clients across the West Midlands including: Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Birmingham, Dudley and Walsall.  For all new enquiries, please call 01902 328 355, alternatively you can complete our online enquiry form and a member of our team will respond.