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This topic addresses disputes relating to child arrangements in private law proceedings, including disagreements about living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and communication.

Content under this tag focuses on how the family court resolves disputes, the role of welfare considerations, and the procedural routes available when agreement cannot be reached.

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Half-Term Contact Dispute: What Does “Half the Holidays” Mean?

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Does your child arrangements order say “half the holidays”? Check the school dates, weekends, odd nights and handover, and distinguish clarification, variation and enforcement.
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Parental Alienation and Contact Breakdown

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When relationships deteriorate — and how litigants in person…

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Child’s overnight bag left by the front door, illustrating breakdown or refusal of parent-child contact after separation© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

2. Contact breakdown or refusal of contact

When contact with a child stops, the court needs to understand why. This guide explains child refusal, safeguarding, evidence, Cafcass, enforcement, variation and the legal principles governing restoration or restriction of contact.
Child’s backpack, house keys, moving boxes and map representing relocation within England and Wales after parental separation© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.

7. Relocation within England & Wales

A move within England or Wales can still transform a child's schooling, travel and relationship with each parent. This guide explains the welfare test, evidence, court applications and leading internal relocation cases.