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What do I do if my child arrangements aren’t working?
You should try and speak to your ex-partner if the child arrangements you’ve agreed aren’t working – for example, if you’re not seeing your children as much as you want.
You might be able to make changes, using mediation if you need to, and avoid spending money on going to court. Court can be stressful for everyone, especially children.
If your children are over 16, you should try and work out arrangements yourselves. A court won’t usually make decisions about a child who’s 16 or older.
If you still can’t agree and your children are under 16, you can go to court to sort out arrangements that you’ll both have to stick to.
The web page linked below contains advice on:
- Changing your original agreement
- What to do if you can’t speak to your ex-partner
- Going to mediation
- What to do if you decide to go to court
View specific advice on the National Citizens Advice website.
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