Child Custody Helpline England UK
Child Custody Help – Family Court Support & McKenzie Friend
Experienced Child Custody Help and Family Court Support
Are you looking for child custody help because you are struggling to agree on arrangements for your child?
Family Court Support provides practical support for parents, grandparents and other family members dealing with child custody disputes, child arrangements, child contact and Family Court proceedings.
If you are facing a difficult separation, disagreement about where your child should live, problems with child contact, or a high-conflict Family Court case, having experienced support can make the court process easier to understand and manage.
Call Christopher on 07878 896044 or use WhatsApp to discuss your situation.
Child custody help when you do not know what to do next
Many parents searching for child custody help are unsure about their rights, what the Family Court can decide, what forms they need or how to prepare for a hearing.
In England and Wales, the legal term generally used by the Family Court is a Child Arrangements Order. A Child Arrangements Order can determine where a child lives, who they spend time with and other contact arrangements.
I provide practical McKenzie Friend support to help you understand the Family Court process and prepare your own case.
Help with child custody and child arrangements
Support can include:
Child custody and child arrangements disputes
Child contact and child access problems
Disagreements about where a child should live
Applications for a Child Arrangements Order
Help understanding the C100 application
Preparing for Family Court hearings
Preparing questions and documents for hearings
Help organising evidence and chronology
Support for litigants in person
High-conflict child arrangements cases
Finding of fact hearings
Cafcass and Section 7 report issues
Enforcement of existing Child Arrangements Orders
Problems when the other parent does not follow an existing order
Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders
Cases involving allegations of domestic abuse or safeguarding concerns
The current GOV.UK guidance confirms that a Child Arrangements Order can determine where a child lives, who they spend time with and other forms of contact. Existing orders can also potentially be changed or enforced where appropriate.
Child custody disputes can be extremely stressful
A dispute about your children can be one of the most difficult experiences you face.
You may be dealing with:
"My ex-partner is stopping me from seeing my child."
"I need help applying to the Family Court."
"The other parent is making allegations against me."
"I have received a Cafcass report and do not agree with it."
"There is already a court order, but it is not being followed."
"I have a Family Court hearing and do not know how to prepare."
"I cannot afford expensive solicitor fees but need support."
If any of these situations sound familiar, you can contact Family Court Support to discuss your circumstances.
Help with a C100 Child Arrangements application
A C100 application is used to apply for certain orders concerning children, including a Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order or Specific Issue Order.
If you are considering making an application, it is important to understand what you are asking the court to decide and to prepare your case carefully.
I can provide practical support with understanding the court process and preparing for proceedings as a litigant in person.
Need help with a C100 application?
Call 07878 896044.
Child contact and access problems
If you have been separated from your child's other parent, disagreements about contact can quickly become complicated.
You may be searching for:
Child contact help
Child access help
Help seeing my child
Help when my ex is stopping contact
Family Court contact support
Child arrangements advice
Help with a Child Arrangements Order
Family Court Support can help you understand the practical steps involved in dealing with these issues.
The aim is always to keep the focus on the child's welfare and the issues the Family Court needs to determine.
High-conflict child custody cases
Some child arrangements cases become particularly complicated because of allegations, safeguarding concerns, entrenched disputes or disagreements about what is best for the child.
Support is available for high-conflict and complex child custody cases, including preparation for difficult hearings and cases involving Cafcass, Section 7 reports and findings of fact.
Where a court orders or requests a Section 7 report, Cafcass may assess the issues and provide information to the court concerning the child's welfare.
If there is already a Child Arrangements Order
If you already have a court order but the other parent is not following it, there may be options for asking the court to enforce the order.
You may also need to consider changing an existing order if circumstances have changed.
GOV.UK provides separate guidance about changing or enforcing a Child Arrangements Order.
If your existing child arrangements order is not being followed, contact us to discuss your situation.
McKenzie Friend support for Family Court
A McKenzie Friend can provide practical support to a litigant in person, subject to the court's rules and permission where required.
Family Court Support is focused on helping people who are dealing with Family Court proceedings and may not have legal representation.
Support is particularly useful for people who need help understanding the court process, organising their case and preparing for hearings.
Over 30 years of experience
Christopher James-Coutanche provides McKenzie Friend and Family Court support and has experience with complex children's cases and other family proceedings. The existing website describes more than 30 years of experience and support across thousands of children's cases.
Child custody help near you
Family Court Support provides support to people involved in Family Court proceedings in different parts of England and Wales.
If you are searching online for:
Child custody help near me
McKenzie Friend near me
Family Court support near me
Child arrangements help
McKenzie Friend child custody
Child contact help
Family Court help without a solicitor
contact us to discuss your location and the Family Court dealing with your case.
Free initial consultation
If you are unsure what to do next, you can contact Christopher for an initial discussion about your circumstances.
Call: 07878 896044
WhatsApp available
A short conversation can help establish what stage your case has reached and what practical support may be appropriate.
Important information
Family Court Support provides practical support and assistance rather than regulated legal advice. If you require advice on the legal merits of your case, you should consider obtaining advice from a suitably qualified and regulated solicitor or barrister.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Custody Help
What is child custody?
"Child custody" is a term commonly used when talking about arrangements for children after parents separate. In England and Wales, the Family Court generally refers to these arrangements as child arrangements.
How do I get help with child custody?
You may be able to agree arrangements directly or through mediation. If an agreement cannot be reached, you may need to consider applying to the Family Court for an appropriate order.
Can a McKenzie Friend help with child custody?
A McKenzie Friend may provide practical support to someone representing themselves in court, subject to the court's rules and any permission required.
Can you help me with a C100?
Practical support is available for people dealing with C100 Child Arrangements applications, including help understanding the process and preparing for proceedings.
What if my child is being kept from me?
If you are unable to see your child or an existing arrangement is not working, there may be different options depending on your circumstances. An existing court order may also be capable of enforcement.
What if I cannot afford a solicitor?
You may wish to investigate legal aid and other forms of legal assistance. A McKenzie Friend can provide practical support, but this is not a substitute for regulated legal advice where legal advice is required.
Need Child Custody Help?
If you are facing a difficult child arrangements or Family Court dispute, do not try to navigate the process without understanding your options.
Contact Christopher James-Coutanche today.
Telephone: 07878 896044
WhatsApp available
Family Court Support & McKenzie Friend
Practical support for child custody, child arrangements, child contact and complex Family Court cases.