https://tands.co.uk/categories/children/Recent content in Children on T&S Legal | Family Law Solicitors LondonHugoen-GBSat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://tands.co.uk/resources/child-arrangements-guide/Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://tands.co.uk/resources/child-arrangements-guide/<p>When parents separate, one of the most important considerations is how to arrange care for their children. Child arrangement orders provide a legal framework for these arrangements when parents cannot agree.</p> <h2 id="what-is-a-child-arrangement-order">What Is a Child Arrangement Order?</h2> <p>A child arrangement order is a court order that sets out:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Who the child will live with</strong> (previously called &lsquo;residence&rsquo;)</li> <li><strong>Who the child will spend time with</strong> (previously called &lsquo;contact&rsquo;)</li> </ul> <p>The order can also cover other aspects of a child&rsquo;s upbringing, such as where they go to school or decisions about medical treatment.</p>