If the plans put forward under the recent 'Family Justice Review' come to fruition, then we may see the end of Contact Orders and Residence Orders, for children, as we know them.
The plans are to replace these two orders with a Child Arrangement Order, that will set out an agreement between the parents, post separation.
In fact, courts are already beginning to prefer a 'Parental Agreement', rather than having to make an order themselves, and this approach is likely to continue, even when, and if, the new order is introduced. It does, of course, make sense, that parents are more likely to stick to orders that have been agreed between themselves, rather than being told that 'this is what will happen' by the courts.
This new order is likely to reflect the importance of children's wishes and promote what is in their best interests. The new law is likely to state that there should be no right to substantially shared or equal time for both parents to spend with their children.
Watch this space for more details, as and when we find out more.
http://www.yourmckenziefriend.co.uk
If you would like to read the full report, you can do so here...
http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/moj/independent-reviews/family-justice-review/
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