A ‘child arrangements order’ (CAO) is an order made by the Family Courts of England & Wales setting out where a child lives, who they have contact with and how that contact is to take place.

Struggling with child arrangements? Switalskis Childcare Law team offers expert legal support and can assess your eligibility for legal aid.

In a recent appeal case, the Court of Appeal clarified whether adoption orders can be set aside when adoptive placements break down.

For many adopted children, the concept of "letterbox contact" has long been the norm. Is it now outdated and in need of reform?

Hair strand testing is most often used in care proceedings where there is concerns about a parents use of substances.

A recent news report on the pressures children's social services face has highlighted a growing crisis: the increasing burnout among social workers.

1 in 5 adults will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and 44% of domestic abuse goes unreported. It's time to break the silence.

The Family Drug and Alcohol Court is an alternative family court designed to address cases where parental substance abuse impacts the children in their care.