Skip to main content
Child Arrangements

Child Arrangements Order Articles

Guides for child arrangements order applications, C100 form documents needed, FHDRA preparation, Cafcass reports, Section 7 reports, and family court bundles for litigants in person.

16 articles211 min total reading

How to Create a Court Bundle Structured for PD 27A

Step-by-step guide to preparing a court bundle structured for Practice Direction 27A. Pagination, indexing, OCR, bookmarks, and file size requirements explained.

18 min readRead article

Court Bundle Software for Litigants in Person: How BundleCreator Helps Self-Represented Parties

Guide to court bundle software for self-represented parties. Affordable, easy-to-use tools that help you prepare bundles structured for PD 27A without legal training.

16 min readRead article

PD27A Pagination & Indexing: What Courts Actually Require in 2026

Get the exact PD27A pagination, indexing, and e-bundle requirements for family court in 2026. Includes page numbering rules, index format, 350-page limit, and the 7 most common mistakes that lead to bundle rejection.

15 min readRead article

C100 Form Application: Guide to Child Arrangements Orders

Everything you need to know about the C100 form for child arrangements order applications. Step-by-step guide with documents needed and common mistakes to avoid.

15 min readRead article

Cafcass Report: What to Expect From Your Interview

Prepare for your Cafcass interview with our detailed guide. Learn what questions to expect in your Cafcass report assessment and how to present your child arrangements case effectively.

12 min readRead article

Section 7 Report Family Court: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding Section 7 reports in family court child arrangements cases. What they contain, how they affect your child arrangements order, and how to respond.

14 min readRead article

FHDRA Preparation: How to Prepare Your Family Court Bundle

Complete FHDRA preparation guide for your First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment. Create a family court bundle with templates and checklists for child arrangements order hearings.

10 min readRead article

How Long Do Child Arrangements Order Cases Take in Family Court?

Realistic timelines for child arrangements order cases in UK family courts. From C100 form application to final hearing explained for litigants in person.

8 min readRead article

Section 8 Order Children Act: Welfare Checklist Explained

Understanding the Section 1(3) welfare checklist that courts use to make decisions about Section 8 orders including child arrangements orders. How to address each factor.

12 min readRead article

What Happens at a Fact-Finding Hearing?

Comprehensive guide to fact-finding hearings in family court. How to prepare evidence, what to expect, and bundle requirements.

14 min readRead article

Parental Alienation: Evidence and Bundle Preparation

How to present evidence of parental alienation in family court. Bundle organisation and documentation strategies.

16 min readRead article

Enforcement of Child Arrangements Orders

What to do when a Child Arrangements Order is not being followed. C79 applications, evidence requirements, and court options.

11 min readRead article

Grandparents' Rights to Child Contact: How to Apply for a Child Arrangements Order

Comprehensive guide to grandparents' rights to see grandchildren in the UK. Research by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory shows 1 in 10 private law applications are made by non-parents, mostly grandparents. Around 80% of grandparent contact applications succeed.

14 min readRead article

Supervised Contact and Contact Centres: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Understanding supervised contact orders and contact centres in child arrangements cases. NACCC statistics (April 2024) show 279 accredited contact centres across England and Wales, with 140 offering supervised contact services.

12 min readRead article

How to Vary a Child Arrangements Order: When Circumstances Change

Guide to varying an existing child arrangements order when circumstances have changed. Nuffield FJO research shows 24-27% of private law applications are from parties involved in previous proceedings. Average case duration is 39 weeks (MoJ Q2 2025).

11 min readRead article

Scott Schedule Template & Guide: Fact-Finding Hearings 2026

Step-by-step guide to preparing a Scott schedule for family court fact-finding hearings. Includes downloadable template, column format, response deadlines, and how judges use Scott schedules to decide contested allegations. Updated for 2026.

13 min readRead article