Coronavirus: Separated Families & Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK)

This House of Commons Library briefing provides information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.

It covers:

  • Whether children can move between the homes of separated parents
  • How parents should comply with court orders for contact
  • The impact on child maintenance payments
  • Visiting children in care homes and residential homes
  • Alternative arrangements when child contact centres are closed
  • … and sources of help and advice.

To download the briefing click here.

 

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